EU External Trade - Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75|% of oil, Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460|or more but not exceeding 1|560

Extra-EU sourcing of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75|% of oil, Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460|or more but not exceeding 1|560 is highly concentrated. 🇲🇾 Malaysia captures 42.1% of imports (€127.1M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (34.4%). With an HHI of 3327, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75|% of oil, Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460|or more but not exceeding 1|560 to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (17.9%, €16.7M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75|% of oil, Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460|or more but not exceeding 1|560 are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 39.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-5.9%) and exports declining (-4.2%) compared to the previous year.