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Non-vegetable waxes market in Central African Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume of non-vegetable waxes in the Central African Republic fluctuated. In 2018, forestry regulation under Law 90/03 of 1990 limited access to non-timber forest products including beeswax, affecting harvesting methods and resource availability. The market volume stood at 714.2 t. It rose to 757.7 t in 2019 due to a significant drop in exports, then fell to 703.4 t in 2020 as exports rebounded.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market showed recovery followed by a sharp contraction. Market volume increased to 749.6 t in 2021 with moderate export levels. In 2022, volume stabilized at 746.4 t. However, in 2023, market volume dropped sharply to 378.2 t because of a spike in exports to 429.6 t, which greatly reduced domestic availability.

In 2024, France, a key importer, introduced new quality standards for operculum wax, emphasizing transparency and chemical residue control. This development reflects broader trends in import market requirements that could influence trade dynamics.

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 Central African Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non-vegetable waxes in Central African Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, the Central African Republic ranked as the 15th largest producer of non-vegetable waxes between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Non-vegetable waxes production in the Central African Republic increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 793.4 tonnes of non-vegetable waxes, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of non-vegetable waxes in the Central African Republic was valued at 276.1 thousand US dollars, marking a modest year-on-year gain of 2.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 283.8 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 5.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(5.0%)	2.4%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Central African Republic

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2020, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 5.1 times. In 2020, the Central African Republic exported 90 041 kilograms of non-vegetable waxes, representing a 178.1% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 56.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 316.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	316.9%	(56.0%)	178.1%	72.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, 93.4% of the total exports in kind of non-vegetable waxes from the Central African Republic were directed to France, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed considerable volatility over this period. From 2017 to 2020, there was a peak in 2020 and a trough in 2017, with a 5.2-fold gap between them. In 2020, the Central African Republic exported 31 333 US dollars worth of non-vegetable waxes, indicating a rise of 183.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 58.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 340.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	340.2%	(58.3%)	183.5%	73.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France effectively concentrated the exports in value terms of non-vegetable waxes from the Central African Republic, accounting for 93.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io