Broadly stable
Bulgaria Beeswax Production moved from 0.323 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.322 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.1%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 0.323 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.321 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Bulgaria Beeswax Production shows
Bulgaria Beeswax Production was 0.322 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.5% on 2016. Bulgaria Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2017 highlights production trends, output variations, beekeeping activities, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Bulgaria represents the annual output of beeswax generated through domestic apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
A 0.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 0.00193 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −0.6% in 2016.
Ranks 23 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Bulgaria ranks 23 for 2017, behind India (23.97 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.50 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.322 | +0.5% |
| 2016 Trough | 0.321 | −0.6% |
| 2015Peak | 0.323 | — |
Regional context
How Bulgaria compares in Europe
Beeswax Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Bulgaria is highlighted.
1Spain1.52
2France0.438
3Greece0.415
4Portugal0.324
5Bulgaria0.322
6Czechia0.301
7Italy0.0899
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.
The indicator provides insights into the contribution of Bulgarian beekeeping operations toward national beeswax supply and reflects changes in production levels over the selected period. During 2015–2017, Bulgaria maintained a highly stable beeswax production pattern, with output remaining around 320 tonnes annually. Production decreased slightly from 322.66 tonnes in 2015 to 320.73 tonnes in 2016 before recovering to 322.32 tonnes in 2017. This consistency indicates a well-established beekeeping sector supported by stable hive management, experienced beekeepers, and favorable agricultural conditions. Bulgaria has a strong tradition of apiculture, with beeswax production benefiting from widespread honeybee cultivation across rural and agricultural regions. Production levels are influenced by factors including colony health, climatic conditions, flowering availability, pest control measures, and beekeeping efficiency. The beeswax generated through hive maintenance and honey harvesting activities contributes to industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food applications, and natural product manufacturing. The indicator includes beeswax produced from managed honeybee colonies within Bulgaria and covers reported annual production under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey output, other bee-derived products, international trade, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market values, and economic impact assessments. Overall, Bulgaria’s stable beeswax production highlights the resilience of its apiculture sector and its continued importance as a European producer of natural beeswax.
- Indicator
- Beeswax Production
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria Beeswax Production in 2017?
Bulgaria Beeswax Production was 0.322 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.5% on 2016.
How has Bulgaria Beeswax Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
Bulgaria Beeswax Production moved from 0.323 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.322 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.1%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 0.323 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.321 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Bulgaria Beeswax Production?
The highest value was 0.323 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.321 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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