Soy Wax Manufacturers & Suppliers : Germany
What is Soy Wax?
Soy wax is a plant-based material made from soybean oil. The process starts with solvent extraction to separate the raw oil from dehulled soybeans. This is followed by purification steps, including degumming, filtration, bleaching, and deodorization, to remove impurities and ensure food-grade safety. The solid wax is then isolated through winterization and hydrogenation, resulting in a high-quality wax. The finished product is consistent, creamy white, and has a neutral scent. This precise process allows German manufacturers to meet strict product and performance standards for various applications.
Soy Wax:
Smooth, Versatile, Natural Waxes
In Germany, soy wax is the top choice among natural waxes due to its renewable source and versatility. Manufacturers appreciate soy wax for its clean-burning properties and vegan certification, which align with EU green manufacturing policies. It melts smoothly, diffuses scent exceptionally well, and produces consistent results. These qualities are important for modern German brands that focus on sustainability, performance, and consumer safety. Switching to soy wax also helps German producers reduce their carbon footprints and support the country’s climate initiatives.
Capacity Snapshot
Mount Wilder’s wax refineries produce 90 tonnes of refined soy wax each month, ensuring a steady supply for German clients across all market conditions and project volumes.
Two group-owned solvent extraction facilities, with a combined capacity of over 1,000 tonnes per day, guarantee a continuous supply of feedstock. This supports all manufacturing processes and growth opportunities in Germany.
The wax refinery operates alongside an oil refinery that processes 105 tonnes of oil daily. This setup provides complete supply chain transparency and strict quality assurance for German industrial partners.
- Germany’s Wax Landscape & Application s
Soy Wax Applications & Use-Cases in Germany
Mount Wilder’s natural waxes help Dutch industries make products that are more premium, durable, and appealing. Here are the main application areas and the benefits of using natural waxes.
Candles
Natural waxes like soy wax offer German candle makers cleaner, longer-lasting burns and improved fragrance retention. They hold vegan certifications, catering to a growing eco-conscious clientele.
Cosmetics
German cosmetics companies use Mount Wilder’s natural waxes for their stability, smooth application, and skin-friendly ingredients, which meet ethical beauty standards.
Inks
Inks that include wax in Germany gain durability, better print quality, and a strong gloss, making them ideal for high-impact packaging and graphics.
Polishes
Automotive and furniture polishes benefit from the high shine, lasting film, and water resistance of natural waxes, easily meeting strict EU performance requirements.
Industrial Coatings
Natural waxes provide essential water repellency and flexibility for German industrial coatings. This ensures maximum product protection and sustainability.
Adhesives
German adhesives made with natural waxes create stronger bonds, maintain workplace safety, and reduce environmental impact.
Food Coatings
Soy wax is also found in Germany’s specialty foods, providing healthy, non-toxic coatings that extend shelf life and improve appearance, in line with strict food safety standards.
Pharmaceutical Coatings
German pharmaceutical companies incorporate natural waxes in coatings to ensure pills dissolve reliably and remain non-allergenic for mass-market health products.
Paper Coatings
Mount Wilder’s natural waxes enhance paper's moisture resistance, improve printability, and contribute to Germany’s recycling and eco-certification efforts.
Industrial Lubricants
Natural waxes offer lubrication in German industry, with thermal stability and biodegradability supporting eco-friendly machine maintenance.
Soy Wax: Sustainable & 100% Natural
Soy wax offers a renewable, plant-based solution for German manufacturers, helping them replace petroleum-based alternatives while complying with EU climate regulations. Zero-waste practices and circular use of by-products maintain environmental integrity. Mount Wilder’s soy wax is Halal compliant, catering to Germany’s diverse and health-conscious consumers.
- Soy wax alternatives
Substitutes to Soy Wax
While Mount Wilder specializes in Sunflower wax, we also provide other natural options and can advise on comparisons with other waxes.
Rice Bran Wax
Rice bran wax is derived naturally from rice bran oil and stands out for its robust texture and high melting point, making it excellent for structure in cosmetics and food coatings. Its antioxidant properties and ability to lock in moisture provide protective benefits for skin applications while supporting eco-friendly, non-toxic formulations.
Bees Wax
Beeswax brings premium emollient and protective properties to skincare, lip care, and wellness items, lending natural moisture retention, a subtle scent, and antibacterial features. Its pliability and ability to stabilize emulsions support versatile applications, both in artisanal wellness products and industrial formulations.
Candelilla Wax
Soy wax presents a cost advantage over candelilla wax in Germany thanks to the relative ease of sourcing soybeans in Europe, coupled with less reliance on imports from arid regions. Its ability to replicate candelilla's shine, consistency, and vegan profile in personal care and candle products makes it an attractive alternative for both cost management and product marketing.
Paraffin Wax
Soy wax is considered a great natural alternative to paraffin wax in Germany due to its significantly lower carbon footprint and safer, non-toxic burn—addressing both environmental and health standards. Consumers and manufacturers are increasingly opting for soy alternatives because they burn cleaner and last longer in candles, further reducing waste and enhancing cost efficiency over time.
Sunflower Wax
Sunflower wax, extracted from sunflower oil, is known for its hardness and stability, playing a key role in forming smooth, durable textures in cosmetics, balms, and sticks. Its vegan, renewable origin and hypoallergenic profile help manufacturers meet demand for sustainable, clean-label products in cosmetics and food use, especially in the European market.
Carnauba Wax
Soy wax is a cost-effective alternative to carnauba wax in Germany because it is readily available and benefits from shorter, more efficient supply chains, reducing both material and transportation costs. It provides similar gloss, texture, and structure for cosmetics and food coatings while allowing brands to position products as cleaner and more sustainable options for eco-conscious consumers.
FT Wax
Soy wax stands out as a natural alternative to FT synthetic waxes in Germany because it offers similar structuring properties while being derived from renewable agricultural sources. It replaces petrochemical inputs with a bio-based, biodegradable option, contributing directly to EU-wide sustainability goals and consumer expectations for clean products.
- Mount Wilder Advantage
Why Choose Mount Wilder Waxes?
Customizable Batches
Germany’s demanding sectors benefit from wax batches tailored to specific melt points, granule formats, and packaging types, enabling precise production and product innovation.
Recurring Deliveries
Our logistics ensure timely, recurring shipments throughout Germany, allowing manufacturers to align supply with changing production cycles.
Supply Chain Ownership
Mount Wilder maintains direct control from the raw soybean supply to the wax processing stage, ensuring reliability, traceability, and quality for the German market.
Product Development Support
German partners receive strong technical and R&D support, including rapid prototyping, lab testing, and formulation optimization aimed at local market needs.
Easy Delivery Across Germany
Mount Wilder has a highly effective and robust logistics system in place to provide painless shipping throughout Germany. As a result, we are able to ship in a safe, timely, and compliant manner to all industrial and commercial locations around the country. With our logistics, transportation, and supply chain partnerships, Mount Wilder is able to ship orders reliably and quickly to top industrial cities and regions–whether it be a major metropolitan area like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg or a manufacturing area in smaller industrial regions–assuring our customers that production, and the supply of your customers, will continue with anticipated confidence.