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Non-vegetable waxes market in Tanzania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Domestic production of non-vegetable waxes in Tanzania showed consistent growth, rising from 1 875 т in 2018 to 1 904 т in 2023. However, the local market size was heavily influenced by export dynamics, which varied considerably year-on-year.

The market volume fell sharply to 1 252 т in 2019 as exports surged to 632 т. Although production continued to expand, elevated export levels in subsequent years kept the domestic market below its 2018 peak, with a gradual recovery to 1 465 т by 2023.

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 Tanzania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tanzania 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 Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania 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 Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tanzania 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 Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tanzania 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania 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 Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Tanzania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tanzania 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 Tanzania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tanzania 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tanzania 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 Tanzania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania consistently ranked 8th globally in the production of non-vegetable waxes.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Tanzania's production of non-vegetable waxes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 883 tonnes, showing minimal change compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Tanzania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 75.9 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 632.0 tonnes in 2019, reflecting an 8.3-fold increase. In 2020, shipments from Tanzania abroad amounted to 465.8 tonnes, marking a significant decline of 26.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 83.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 732.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.1%)	732.2%	(26.3%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Japan, and Germany were the leading destinations for Tanzania's non-vegetable wax exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 52.0% of exports, Japan for 24.0%, and Germany for 15.4%, collectively representing 91.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 39-fold difference between the low of 125 K $ US in 2018 and the high of 4 936 K $ US in 2019. In 2020, the value of non-vegetable waxes leaving Tanzania totaled 3 448 K $ US, representing a sharp drop of 30.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 96.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3 837.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.4%)	3 837.1%	(30.2%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United States, Japan, and Germany accounted for the largest share of Tanzania's non-vegetable wax exports in value terms. The United States held 55.8% of exports, Japan 21.9%, and Germany 15.3%, together comprising 93.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-vegetable waxes to Tanzania

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 6.2 tonnes and fell to a low of 1.0 tonne in 2020, a 6.1-fold decrease. In 2020, Tanzania imported 1.0 tonne of non-vegetable waxes, down 83.5% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 60.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.5%	54.9%	(83.5%)	(25.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the primary source for Tanzania's imports of non-vegetable waxes in volume terms, with a share of 86.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values varied, with a peak in 2019 at 7 K $ US and a trough in 2017, showing a 4-fold swing. In 2020, the value of non-vegetable waxes imported by Tanzania totaled 2 K $ US, down 66.3% year-on-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 173.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.6%	173.4%	(66.3%)	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was characterized by the strong dominance of India, which accounted for 73.8% of total flows. Other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io