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Non-vegetable waxes market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian non-vegetable waxes market volume expanded from 420.3 т in 2018 to 562.9 т in 2023, despite a gradual decline in domestic production over the period. The market peaked in 2019 at 554.3 т before experiencing a temporary contraction in 2020, after which it resumed growth.

The market's growth in 2022, when volume increased to 534.8 т, was supported by a shift in consumer preferences toward natural and eco-friendly wax products like beeswax. This trend, driven by environmental consciousness and demand for sustainable alternatives in cosmetics and personal care, boosted demand. Concurrently, global crude oil price fluctuations made petroleum-based waxes less attractive, further stimulating interest in natural waxes and leading to higher imports to meet consumption needs.

While complete market size data is unavailable after 2023, import and export figures show continued volatility, with imports reaching 504.1 т in 2025, suggesting sustained demand for non-vegetable waxes in Australia.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 22nd globally in terms of non-vegetable wax production volume.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-vegetable waxes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's non-vegetable wax production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, production stood at 257.4 t, showing little change from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(2.2%)	(0.1%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's non-vegetable wax exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 130.3 t, down 11.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 50.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.0%)	(6.8%)	(11.8%)	(21.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Japan, and the United States were the main destinations for Australia's non-vegetable wax exports, accounting for 88.6% of the total export volume. Germany led with 44.2%, followed by Japan at 34.3%, and the United States at 10.1%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Australia's non-vegetable wax exports in value terms increased in 2021, reaching 1 960 K $ US, up 6.4% from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 843 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 46.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	(46.6%)	6.4%	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany and Japan dominated Australia's non-vegetable wax exports in value terms, together making up 81.8% of the total, while the rest was distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-vegetable waxes to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's non-vegetable wax imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume was 386.1 t, a slight decrease of 2.0% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 7.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 449.5 t, which saw an 8.1% increase, while the largest drop occurred in 2020 with a 12.4% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	(12.4%)	(2.0%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China was the primary source for Australia's non-vegetable wax imports, accounting for 76.2% of the total volume, with the remainder spread across numerous other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decrease, Australia's non-vegetable wax imports in value terms rose in 2021 to approximately 2 942 K $ US, showing only minor year-over-year fluctuation. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 19.5%, averaging an annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 2 931 K $ US, which also experienced the largest drop of 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	(18.5%)	0.4%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the leading supplier of non-vegetable waxes to Australia in value terms, representing 71.2% of total imports, while other countries accounted for the rest.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io