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Non-vegetable waxes market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-vegetable waxes in Pakistan contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total volume falling from 659 t to 487 t. This decline was almost entirely attributable to a collapse in imports, which dropped by over 85% from 186 t to 23 t over the same period.

Domestic production remained the stable backbone of the market, showing only minor fluctuations around 465 t per year. A temporary recovery in import volumes to 121 t in 2021 provided a brief market uptick, but the downward trend in imports quickly resumed, leading to a further contraction in overall market size.

By 2023, the market structure had shifted dramatically, with imports constituting less than 5% of total volume compared to over 28% in 2018. This made the market predominantly reliant on domestic production, which maintained its output level despite the overall reduction in supply.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Pakistan was among the world's leading producers of non-vegetable waxes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 17th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Pakistan's production of non-vegetable waxes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 460.7 t, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(1.3%)	(1.3%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Pakistan exported 0.2 t of non-vegetable waxes in 2019, remaining virtually unchanged year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya and Kenya were the dominant export partners for Pakistan's non-vegetable waxes in kind. Libya accounted for 50.0% of total flows, while Kenya contributed 37.5%, together forming 87.5% of total exports. Other partners made up the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Pakistan exported 0.5 K $ US of non-vegetable waxes in 2019, showing relative stability compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 194.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Libya emerged as the primary markets for Pakistan's non-vegetable waxes in value terms. The United Kingdom held 39.6% of exports, Kenya accounted for 35.0%, and Libya represented 25.3%, together comprising 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-vegetable waxes to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

Pakistan's imports of non-vegetable waxes in kind declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 82.1 t, representing a significant drop of 36.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 44.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 18.0%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 186.0 t, which also saw the largest increase of 24.8% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	(30.9%)	(36.1%)	(18.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Brazil were the key partners for Pakistan's imports of non-vegetable waxes in kind. China accounted for 26.7% of imports, Germany for 23.4%, and Brazil for 16.5%, together making up 66.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Pakistan's imports of non-vegetable waxes in value terms increased in 2020. The country imported a total of 369.3 K $ US, indicating an uptick of 7.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 23.2%, with a compound annual decline rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 342.1 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 28.5% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(28.5%)	7.9%	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Brazil formed the main group of sources for Pakistan's imports of non-vegetable waxes in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.6% of imports, China for 26.5%, and Brazil for 14.8%, together representing 67.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io