Slack wax imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported slack wax worth $2.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports slack wax from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 100% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.38. 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 slack wax imports (HS 2712.90): 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 2712.90: Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of slack wax imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported slack wax worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of slack wax to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for slack wax?
The HS code for slack wax is subheading 2712.90. 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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