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.
Cameroon Beeswax Production was 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023. Cameroon Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output stability, beekeeping activities, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Cameroon represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested from honeybee colonies through apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Cameroon Beeswax Production moved from 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.1%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.00924 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0.5% in 2016.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Cameroon ranks 19 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 0.310 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.309 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 0.308 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.307 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.306 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.306 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.305 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.304 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 0.303 | +0.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.301 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Cameroon 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 data and reflects the contribution of beekeeping to Cameroon’s agricultural and rural economy. During the period 2015–2024, Cameroon’s beeswax production showed a steady upward trend, increasing from approximately 301 tonnes in 2015 to around 310 tonnes in 2024. The gradual growth indicates consistent development in beekeeping activities, stable honeybee populations, and continued production capacity within the country’s apiculture sector. The limited annual variation suggests a relatively stable production environment supported by traditional and small-scale beekeeping systems. Cameroon benefits from diverse ecosystems and vegetation zones that provide favorable conditions for honeybee colonies. Beeswax production is closely linked to honey production activities, hive maintenance, and colony management practices. The product represents an important secondary output for beekeepers and supports industries requiring natural wax materials, including cosmetics, candles, pharmaceuticals, and traditional applications. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture operations and covers annual production reported under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, and market valuation. Differences in reported figures may result from variations in data collection systems, beekeeping practices, production estimates, colony assessments, and environmental factors affecting bee productivity. Overall, Cameroon’s beeswax production demonstrates a stable and gradually expanding apiculture sector, emphasizing the importance of beekeeping as a sustainable agricultural activity and a contributor to rural livelihoods.
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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.
Cameroon Beeswax Production was 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023.
Cameroon Beeswax Production moved from 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.1%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.310 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 0.301 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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