This is a guide on how to start a paraffin business in South Africa.
A paraffin business was once one of the thriving businesses in South Africa. It still is, one may ask if selling paraffin is relevant in this day and age. Paraffin is still very relevant, South Africa is a very unequal country, in actual fact, it is the most unequal country in the world as of 2020. A lot of households still use paraffin in South Africa.
The average person in the Alfred Nzo district municipality earns less than R1 600 per month. That district has close to one million people. Paraffin is still pretty much in high demand in South Africa, but you should be more careful about where you sell it.
Uses for paraffin
A lot of people still use paraffin for cooking, in both villages and townships. It is still used as a lighting source in rural areas where there is no electricity. In developed areas; paraffin is used as a lubricant for machinery and also for industrial purposes, such as making petroleum products.
Being a paraffin wholesaler
In order to be able to sell paraffin to people; you need to apply for a license from the department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The license costs R1 000 once off and an annual fee of R500. It allows you to buy paraffin or petroleum products in bulk (1 500 litres or more) from a licensed manufacture and sell it to end users.
It takes a maximum of 90 days to get hold of this license from the department.
Is a paraffin business profitable?
This business is easily profitable, especially when you are doing it as a wholesaler, a lot of smaller businesses will buy paraffin from you in order to resell to their communities. The paraffin is brought to you by the manufacture most of the time, so you don’t have to worry about transportation costs eating too much into your profits.
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Mathene Mahanke
19 Dec 2020I am intetested in starting a paraffin distribution businesd in on of the smallvtowns of the Free State.
a) Do I need a dedicated building for the business?
b)Will I need to buy a storage tank? Kindly provide a catalogue.
sibabalwe
19 Dec 2020a) You don’t really need a dedicated building.
b) Yes, or a container, to store your paraffin.
Kea
8 Feb 2021Hi I can supply you with paraffin. Pls whatsapp me 0717523220 we are licensed
Mathene Mahanke
19 Dec 2020Will wait for reply.
Mpheteng Motseki
31 Jan 2021I’m willing to start selling paraffin after got lisence, where can I get storage tanks
Pamela Tsatsi
29 Mar 2021Hi I would like to start the paraffin selling business in the Free State once I receive the license, advise where do I get the container?
Regards Pamela
Ashna
30 Mar 2021Hi Pamela. I can supply you with paraffin. Contact me 0823953904.
Thanks
Moshoni Ester Maleaka
30 Apr 2021Hi I want to be a paraffin agent I’m in Gauteng
Lwandile Mangaliso
15 May 2021Morning Guys I want to a Paraffin business
Im stay in PE (Qheberha).
Where do I get container and Supplier?
Cynthia Ndevu
1 Jun 2021Hi I need to sell paraffin Im in Cape Town do I need containers
Nomcebo Dlamini
10 Jun 2021Hi guys I want to sell paraffin I’m from Tembisa please contact me 074 948 2080
MLINDENI
18 Jun 2021I am looking to start paraffin business where can I get a tank container for paraffin storage .
Siphelo
23 Jun 2021Hello when I did My reasech to department of energy at East London they told me that , there’s no need for licence if I only selling paraffin not petrol
Siphelo
23 Jun 2021Hello guys I had a visit to department of energy at East London about my interest for selling paraffin,they told me that, there’s no need for licence if I will sell paraffin only not petrol or desel
Charles
3 Jul 2021Hi there
I I’m looking to buy n resell paraffin I’m based in Johannesburg Diepsloot
WhatsApp number:0789654872
Call:0671113210
I need it urgently please
Thanks
EDWIN Mdluli
5 Jul 2021Hi guys, I am interested in selling paraffin. Do I need a license? I am from Kzn in Bergville.
Lee
8 Jul 2021I supply paraffin around Gauteng. If you are looking to start the business of selling or if you are already selling and need a supplier, please Whatsapp 0677700660
Godfrey
15 Jul 2021Hi..!! I’m currently buying paraffin with 25 liters and selling it for profit price and now I’ll like to grow my business were I can sell it to small business owners in Bloemfontein . Can you please help me with this business..!! ?
Shad
19 Sep 2021You can contact myself in Bloemfontein. We sell minimum 1500 litres.
Capexgrowth | 0768670571 | shad@capexgrowth.co.za
Takalani B
18 Jul 2021We are a supplier of fuel and Paraffin in Gauteng and Limpopo , our number is 081 300 3420
Takalani
18 Jul 2021We can supply you with Paraffin in Gauteng & Limpopo, call 0813003420
Joshua Mahori
23 Jul 2021How much perliter
Takalani
18 Jul 2021..we supply Petrol, diesel and LPG gas in addition to supplying Paraffin. 081 300 3420, info@babiilogistics.com, http://www.babiilogistics.com
Tlalane Mopeli
2 Aug 2021Hi,
I’m interested in selling paraffin, to individuals, as well as to small businesses, especially in lesotho.
Is it a good business eg, profitable?
How much is a tank, e.g 5000 liters capacity ,and all connections including a dispenser pump?
Finally, how much is 5000 liters of paraffin, at wholesale price, distribution inclusive?
Elrich Gurswon
31 Aug 2021Hi i`m interested in starting a parrafin busness in the western cape,are there any wholesalers of parraffin in the western cape you can hook me up with please
Choppers
2 Oct 2021Hi m located in Gauteng,m interested in selling paraffin
Xakatha Joseph Majola
3 Nov 2021Good morning my name is Xakatha Joseph Majola Staying in Gauteng Vanderbijlpark, i really wish to start a business of selling Paraffin, I understand the license issue which ill do that but i must start with my logistics, any one who can help i will appreciate.
My mobile number is 073 600 0471
Please help
sibabalwe
4 Nov 2021Hey Xakatha, I am in Vanderbijlpark as well. Good luck with your business 🙂
Memoona
6 Nov 2021Hy Edwin…no licence needed..do u hv a supplier ??
If not watsup me at 0834928580
Colleen Ginindza
23 Nov 2021Hey my name is Colleen located in cape town. I want to buy and resell parafin to locals please advice what will i need in order to legally trade. Please contact me on 0711056801.
Rashell
15 Jan 2022Hey.. I am Clocolan in Free State . I want to sell paraffin to individuals. Where can I get a paraffin tank and how much is it?
Memoona
28 Apr 2022Hi I would like to sell paraffin.. My name is Angey and I am based in Leandra, Mpumalanga. Please help me with the logistics.
brodwin
21 Jun 2022hi i am interested in starting a paraffin business around tembisa, please hook me up 067 199 7580
Audience
1 Jul 2022Good day
I want to start selling Illuminating paraffin at Tembisa.any one to supply me
Please whatsapp/call 0780074952