Petroleum wax imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum wax by Zimbabwe reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 million.
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 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports petroleum wax from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 49% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 48% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe petroleum wax imports (HS 2712): 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: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum wax imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported petroleum wax worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum wax to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2712.90 (49% of the value) and 2712.10 (48%).
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