Lower over the period
Asia Beeswax Production moved from 33.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 32.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 33.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 32.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What Asia Beeswax Production shows
Asia Beeswax Production was 32.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.5% on 2023. Between 2015 and 2024, Asia remained the world's largest beeswax-producing region, supported by extensive beekeeping activities, diverse ecosystems, and strong demand for bee-derived products. Regional beeswax production remained relatively stable throughout the decade, recording approximately 33,285.71 tonnes in 2015 and 32,564.28 tonnes in 2024.
A 3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2020) is 1.01 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.7% in 2022.
India leads the region
Within Asia, India has the highest value in 2024 at 24.52 Thousand Tonnes, 75.3% of the regional total.
Country ranking
Beeswax Production by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 24.52 | +0.4% | |
| 2 | South Korea | 4.07 | +1.9% | |
| 3 | Turkey | 3.32 | −16.5% | |
| 4 | Pakistan | 0.463 | −0.2% |
By region
Beeswax Production by region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia Beeswax Production by year
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 | 32.56 | −1.5% |
| 2023 | 33.05 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 33.01 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 32.47 | +0.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 32.28 | −0.3% |
| 2019 | 32.38 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 32.34 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 32.58 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 33.00 | −0.9% |
| 2015Peak | 33.29 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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.
Although annual output experienced moderate fluctuations, the overall trend reflected the resilience of Asia's apiculture sector despite changing climatic conditions, disease pressures, and variations in flowering seasons. Major producing countries, including India, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, China, and other Asian nations, contributed significantly to maintaining regional production through both commercial and smallholder beekeeping operations.
Asia's beeswax production is influenced by several factors, including the number and health of managed honeybee colonies, availability of nectar- and pollen-producing vegetation, climatic conditions, seasonal flowering cycles, pest and disease management, and improvements in apiculture practices. The region's diverse agricultural landscapes, forests, orchards, and natural vegetation provide favorable conditions for sustainable beekeeping. Beeswax obtained during hive maintenance and honey extraction serves as an important natural raw material for industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candle manufacturing, food coatings, personal care products, polishes, and other specialty industrial applications.
The indicator includes domestically produced beeswax derived from managed apiculture activities across Asian countries and covers annual production reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee-derived products, international trade, domestic consumption, processing volumes, inventories, market prices, and the economic value of the beeswax industry. Differences in reported production figures may arise from variations in national reporting systems, estimation methodologies, colony assessments, environmental conditions, and seasonal factors affecting bee productivity.
Overall, Asia's beeswax production between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates the strength and diversity of the region's apiculture industry, reinforcing its leading role in global beeswax production and its continued importance in supplying natural wax to domestic and international markets.
- Indicator
- Beeswax Production
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia 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.
What was Asia Beeswax Production in 2024?
Asia Beeswax Production was 32.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.5% on 2023.
How has Asia Beeswax Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Asia Beeswax Production moved from 33.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 32.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 33.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 32.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Beeswax Production?
The highest value was 33.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 32.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Asia Beeswax Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Asia Beeswax Production data come from?
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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