15211000 - Vegetable waxes (other than - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes is highly concentrated. 🇧🇷 Brazil captures 61.7% of imports (€141.2M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (12.9%). With an HHI of 4071, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (13.2%, €5.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 51.6% of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (12.3%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.8%) and exports stable (-0.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes (NC8 15211000) is 🇧🇷 Brazil, accounting for 61.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes?

The extra-EU trade balance for Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes (NC8 15211000) is €-185.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €228.8M, exports: €43.0M).

How much does the EU import of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes?

The EU imported €228.8M of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes (NC8 15211000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 41.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes?

The weighted average import price of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes (NC8 15211000) is €5.57/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes?

The leading EU member state importer of Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured, Vegetable waxes (NC8 15211000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 51.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (15.8%) and exports stable (-0.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€141.2M	61.7%	19.4M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.5M	12.9%	9.1M kg
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€18.7M	8.2%	1.6M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€11.0M	4.8%	967K kg
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.0M	3.1%	5.8M kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.9M	0.8%	140K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.7M	13.2%	404K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€5.2M	12.1%	418K kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.3M	7.6%	1.5M kg
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.9M	6.6%	277K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€2.6M	6.0%	177K kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€764K	1.8%	39K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€141.2M	19.4Mt	€7.27/kg	67.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.5M	9.1Mt	€3.24/kg	14.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€18.7M	1.6Mt	€11.84/kg	8.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€11.0M	967Kt	€11.32/kg	5.2%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.0M	5.8Mt	€1.22/kg	3.4%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.9M	140Kt	€13.21/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.7M	404Kt	€14.08/kg	27.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€5.2M	418Kt	€12.42/kg	25.5%
3	🇮🇳 India	€3.3M	1.5Mt	€2.27/kg	16.1%
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€2.9M	277Kt	€10.31/kg	14.0%
5	🇨🇳 China	€2.6M	177Kt	€14.57/kg	12.7%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€764K	39Kt	€19.46/kg	3.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€141.2M	19.4Mt	€7.27/kg	67.5%
2	🇨🇳 China	€29.5M	9.1Mt	€3.24/kg	14.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€18.7M	1.6Mt	€11.84/kg	8.9%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€11.0M	967Kt	€11.32/kg	5.2%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€7.0M	5.8Mt	€1.22/kg	3.4%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.9M	140Kt	€13.21/kg	0.9%

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