Beeswax production refers to the annual production output of beeswax, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level beeswax production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
Argentina Beeswax Production was 5.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023. Argentina Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output variations, beekeeping patterns, and key insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Argentina represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained through apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Argentina Beeswax Production moved from 4.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.1%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 5.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 4.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 0.329 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.7% in 2020.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 3 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 8.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.21 | −0.6% |
| 2023Peak | 5.24 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 5.21 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5.20 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 5.12 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 5.04 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 5.02 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 5.00 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.97 | +1.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 4.91 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Beeswax Production — Beeswax production refers to the annual production output of beeswax, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level beeswax production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of beeswax harvested or produced from beekeeping activities within a country under the relevant apiculture and livestock product classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total beeswax production within the selected country and may include beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies and reported under the overall beeswax product category.
The data includes harvested beeswax production from apiculture activities for commercial and agricultural purposes. It covers beeswax produced within the selected country and includes beeswax obtained from honeybee colonies, hive management, and related beekeeping operations. The statistics account for annual beeswax output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, beekeeping surveys, agricultural statistics, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable.
The data excludes production of honey, other bee products, agricultural commodities, and wax products not classified as beeswax. It does not measure beeswax exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, inventory levels, market prices, trade value, or economic contribution of the beeswax industry. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in beekeeping practices, data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting systems, colony population assessments, production efficiency, and seasonal factors affecting bee activity and wax harvesting.
Beeswax Production — Beeswax production refers to the annual production output of beeswax, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level beeswax production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of beeswax harvested or produced from beekeeping activities within a country under the relevant apiculture and livestock product classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total beeswax production within the selected country and may include beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies and reported under the overall beeswax product category.
The indicator provides country-level production statistics and reflects the contribution of Argentina’s beekeeping sector to agricultural production and natural product supply chains. During the period from 2015 to 2024, Argentina’s beeswax production showed a gradual increase, rising from approximately 4.91 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 5.21 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall upward trend demonstrates steady development in the country’s apiculture sector, supported by established beekeeping infrastructure, commercial honey production activities, and improved management practices. Although minor annual fluctuations occurred, production remained relatively stable throughout the decade. Argentina has a strong beekeeping tradition supported by extensive agricultural landscapes, diverse flowering resources, and favorable conditions for honeybee colonies. Beeswax is generated as a valuable by-product of honey extraction and hive maintenance activities, providing additional income opportunities for beekeepers. The product is widely utilized in industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food applications, and other natural product manufacturing sectors. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic commercial and agricultural beekeeping operations and covers annual output reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, imports, exports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market prices, and economic valuation of the beeswax industry. Differences in production figures may occur due to variations in data collection methods, estimation procedures, colony population assessments, environmental conditions, and seasonal impacts on bee activity. Overall, Argentina’s beeswax production reflects a well-established and gradually growing apiculture industry, highlighting the country’s importance as a producer of natural bee-derived products and its continued role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
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Beeswax production refers to the annual production output of beeswax, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level beeswax production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of beeswax harvested or produced from beekeeping activities within a country under the relevant apiculture and livestock product classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total beeswax production within the selected country and may include beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies and reported under the overall beeswax product category.
Argentina Beeswax Production was 5.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023.
Argentina Beeswax Production moved from 4.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.1%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 5.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 4.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 5.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 4.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes harvested beeswax production from apiculture activities for commercial and agricultural purposes. It covers beeswax produced within the selected country and includes beeswax obtained from honeybee colonies, hive management, and related beekeeping operations. The statistics account for annual beeswax output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, beekeeping surveys, agricultural statistics, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable. Excluded: The data excludes production of honey, other bee products, agricultural commodities, and wax products not classified as beeswax. It does not measure beeswax exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, inventory levels, market prices, trade value, or economic contribution of the beeswax industry. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in beekeeping practices, data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting systems, colony population assessments, production efficiency, and seasonal factors affecting bee activity and wax harvesting.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Beeswax&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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