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Non-vegetable waxes market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-vegetable waxes in the Americas remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2020, hovering around 13 500 t. A notable increase occurred in 2021, when the market grew by 4.3% to reach 14 048 t. This was followed by moderate contractions in 2022 and 2023, bringing the volume to 13 813 t.

By 2024, market dynamics were influenced by a rising consumer preference for natural and sustainable ingredients. Product innovations, such as Burt’s Bees collaborating with Hidden Valley Ranch on limited-edition beeswax lip balms, highlighted the trend towards natural waxes in personal care. Simultaneously, environmental regulations in North America encouraged a shift away from fossil-based waxes, supporting demand for alternatives like beeswax.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non-vegetable waxes in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, production of non-vegetable waxes in the Americas declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 13,991 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 13,761 tonnes, marking a 1.6% decrease. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	0.2%	(1.6%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of non-vegetable waxes in the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 256.3 million US dollars, showing a strong gain of 15.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 38.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	1.3%	15.1%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Americas

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of non-vegetable waxes from the Americas totaled 643 tonnes, indicating a decline of 26.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 44.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 32.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.6%)	11.3%	(26.1%)	(17.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Germany, and China were the primary buyers of non-vegetable waxes from the Americas in terms of volume. Japan accounted for 13.1% of exports, Germany for 6.1%, and China for 1.1%, together representing 20.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported 11,978 thousand US dollars worth of non-vegetable waxes, marking a loss of 13.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 20.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 12.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.4%)	12.4%	(13.6%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and South Korea played leading roles in the value of non-vegetable wax exports from the Americas. Japan accounted for 34.9% of exports in value terms, China for 15.2%, and South Korea for 4.6%, jointly taking 54.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-vegetable waxes to Americas

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2018 at 324 tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 5.9 times. In 2020, foreign supplies of non-vegetable waxes to the Americas amounted to 355 tonnes, reflecting a small decline of 1.6% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 83.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.1%)	11.6%	(1.6%)	(43.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and France led the structure of imports in kind for non-vegetable waxes to the Americas. China accounted for 12.0% of imports, Germany for 10.9%, and France for 1.8%, together representing 24.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Non-vegetable wax deliveries to the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4,648 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 1.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4,962 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 4.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(5.3%)	(1.1%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and France formed the largest group of suppliers of non-vegetable waxes to the Americas in value terms. Germany accounted for 14.3% of imports, China for 11.4%, and France for 2.7%, but their combined contribution was limited to 28.4% of total imports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io