2712Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured:
ペトロラタム並びにパラフィンろう、ミクロクリスタリン石油ワックス、スラックワックス、オゾケライト、モンタンろう、泥炭ろうその他の鉱物性ろう及びこれらに類する物品で合成その他の方法により得たもの（着色してあるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 2712 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured:”. This code has 3 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 2712 (Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured:) totaled ¥827M (YoY +115.4%), with a volume of 1,859,688 KG at about ¥445/KG. The top import sources are United States of America (49.0%), People's Republic of China (18.9%), South Africa (12.4%). Exports totaled ¥200M (YoY +4.9%), with a volume of 318,966 KG at about ¥626/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (21.3%), Republic of Korea (20.5%), Thailand (9.7%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥561M | 21.3% | 653,814 KG | ¥859/KG |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥542M | 20.5% | 1,615,064 KG | ¥335/KG |
| 3 | Thailand | ¥257M | 9.7% | 326,370 KG | ¥787/KG |
| 4 | India | ¥249M | 9.4% | 589,661 KG | ¥422/KG |
| 5 | United States of America | ¥168M | 6.3% | 188,745 KG | ¥888/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥4B | 49.0% | 6,837,046 KG | ¥521/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥1B | 18.9% | 4,594,220 KG | ¥299/KG |
| 3 | South Africa | ¥897M | 12.4% | 2,382,330 KG | ¥376/KG |
| 4 | Germany | ¥469M | 6.5% | 832,112 KG | ¥563/KG |
| 5 | Thailand | ¥279M | 3.9% | 1,500,250 KG | ¥186/KG |
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