What it is
Natural wax from honeycombs, collected by beekeepers after honey extraction. Used in cosmetics, lip balm, candles, polishes and as foundation sheets for bee boxes.
Crude (yellow) and refined/bleached (white)Cosmetic and pharmaceutical grade
Where imports come from
- Malaysia — US$ 1.45 million of imports under HS 152190 in 2025-26.
- Indonesia — US$ 0.3 million of imports under HS 152190 in 2025-26.
- Japan — US$ 0.24 million of imports under HS 152190 in 2025-26.
Storage and handling
Store blocks wrapped in a cool, dark place; wax moth larvae attack raw comb wax.
Businesses that use it
Honey Bee Farming (Beekeeping) →Bee Box Manufacturing Unit →Wax Candle Making →Herbal Pain Balm Making →