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.
Australia Beeswax Production was 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.1% on 2023. Australia Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output variations, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Australia’s beeswax production represents the annual output of beeswax harvested from managed honeybee colonies through commercial apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Australia Beeswax Production moved from 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−11.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 0.0335 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −2.7% in 2016.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 21 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% 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 Trough | 0.254 | −1.1% |
| 2023 | 0.257 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 0.256 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 0.257 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.258 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 0.263 | −2% |
| 2018 | 0.269 | −2.1% |
| 2017 | 0.274 | −2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.280 | −2.7% |
| 2015Peak | 0.288 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Australia 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 reflects the performance of Australia’s beekeeping sector and provides insights into changes in beeswax availability over the selected period. Between 2015 and 2024, Australia recorded a gradual decline in beeswax production, decreasing from 287.93 tonnes in 2015 to 254.45 tonnes in 2024. Production showed a consistent downward movement during most years, although minor improvements were observed in later periods. The trend reflects the influence of environmental conditions, colony productivity, climatic variations, and challenges affecting honeybee populations. Australia has a highly developed apiculture industry supported by professional beekeepers, commercial honey production operations, and agricultural pollination services. Beeswax production depends on honeybee colony strength, flowering conditions, hive management practices, pest and disease control, and seasonal weather patterns. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic honeybee colonies and reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey output, other bee-derived products, trade activities, domestic consumption, processed beeswax volumes, market prices, and economic contribution from beeswax-related industries. Variations in reported production may occur due to differences in data collection techniques, colony assessments, environmental factors, and estimation methodologies. Despite fluctuations, Australia remains an important contributor to the global beeswax supply chain due to its advanced beekeeping infrastructure and emphasis on sustainable apiculture practices. Beeswax continues to be utilized in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food applications, and environmentally friendly product manufacturing, supporting the continued relevance of Australia’s beeswax industry.
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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.
Australia Beeswax Production was 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.1% on 2023.
Australia Beeswax Production moved from 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−11.6%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.254 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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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