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Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight)

Código 271290 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2024: US$44.6M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$131k, International Sales

  2024: US$44.5M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) was US$44.6M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were Ciudad de México (US$44.5k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Nuevo León (US$25.5M), Ciudad de México (US$6.85M), Estado de México (US$3.17M), Puebla (US$2.71M), and Guanajuato (US$2.41M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were Guatemala (US$25.5k), Honduras (US$14.2k), El Salvador (US$3.34k), Colombia (US$1.44k), and Brazil (US$15).

The main commercial origins of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) in 2024 were United States (US$32.3M), Germany (US$2.95M), China (US$2.05M), Italy (US$1.82M), and Spain (US$1.79M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) in 2022 were United States (US$345M), China (US$185M), and Netherlands (US$157M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were United States (US$206M), Canada (US$205M), and Germany (US$202M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$44.6M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$44.6M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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April, 2025

  • US$3.87M, International Purchases
  • US$10.5k, International Sales

In April 2025, international sales of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were US$10.5k, while international purchases reached US$3.87M. The above results in a trade balance of -US$3.86M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q2: US$10.3k, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) at state level.

In the second quarter of 2025, international sales were US$10.3k, being the states with the most sales Ciudad de México (US$10.3k).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Ciudad de México: US$44.5k, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

Guatemala: US$25.5k, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were Ciudad de México (US$44.5k).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were Guatemala (US$25.5k), Honduras (US$14.2k), El Salvador (US$3.34k), Colombia (US$1.44k), and Brazil (US$15).

International Purchases

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Nuevo León: US$25.5M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$32.3M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were Nuevo León (US$25.5M), Ciudad de México (US$6.85M), Estado de México (US$3.17M), Puebla (US$2.71M), and Guanajuato (US$2.41M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$32.3M), Germany (US$2.95M), China (US$2.05M), Italy (US$1.82M), and Spain (US$1.79M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight)  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight). On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 0.06%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 2.67%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight). In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were United States (US$345M), China (US$185M), and Netherlands (US$157M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, "Slack Wax", Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, Waxes other Minerals and Similar Products. Obtained by Synthesis or by other Processes, Incl. Colored (Exc. Vaseline and Paraffin Oil Content <0.75% by Weight) were United States (US$206M), Canada (US$205M), and Germany (US$202M).