Synthetic paraffin wax imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.8 million of synthetic paraffin wax in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $750K | 516 t |
Where Zambia imports synthetic paraffin wax from
Kenya alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.6M | 57% |
| China | $602K | 22% |
| South Africa | $535K | 19% |
| India | $49K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia synthetic paraffin wax imports (HS 2712.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2712.20: Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic paraffin wax imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported synthetic paraffin wax worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic paraffin wax to Zambia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (22%) and South Africa (19%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic paraffin wax to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $750 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic paraffin wax?
The HS code for synthetic paraffin wax is subheading 2712.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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