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.
Czechia Beeswax Production was 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 2.7% on 2016. Czechia Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2017 highlights the production trends, output growth, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Czechia represents the annual output of beeswax generated from apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Czechia Beeswax Production moved from 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (+4.5%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 0.0130 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +2.7% in 2017.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Czechia ranks 25 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017Peak | 0.301 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 0.293 | +1.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.288 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Czechia 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 illustrates the role of domestic beekeeping practices in supporting beeswax availability during the selected period. During 2015–2017, Czechia recorded a steady increase in beeswax production, rising from 288 tonnes in 2015 to 293 tonnes in 2016 and reaching 301 tonnes in 2017. This upward trend reflects improving production performance and indicates positive developments within the country’s beekeeping sector. The gradual increase may be associated with effective hive management, stable honeybee populations, and favorable conditions supporting apiculture activities. Czechia has a strong beekeeping heritage, with a significant number of managed honeybee colonies maintained by professional and hobbyist beekeepers. Beeswax production is influenced by factors such as colony health, hive numbers, environmental conditions, flowering resources, and seasonal productivity. Beeswax obtained from hive construction and maintenance activities serves as an important natural material for industries including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food applications, and traditional products. The indicator includes domestically produced beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies and reported under the beeswax product classification. It covers annual production estimates generated from agricultural and apiculture reporting systems. The data excludes honey production, other bee products, international trade, consumption patterns, processing volumes, market prices, and economic contribution analysis. Variations between reported values may result from differences in survey methods, estimation techniques, colony assessments, and seasonal conditions. Overall, Czechia’s increasing beeswax production trend demonstrates the strength of its apiculture sector and highlights the country’s continued contribution to European natural beeswax production.
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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.
Czechia Beeswax Production was 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 2.7% on 2016.
Czechia Beeswax Production moved from 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (+4.5%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.288 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.301 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 0.288 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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