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.
Egypt Beeswax Production was 0.118 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023. Egypt Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output fluctuations, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Egypt’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies through apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Egypt Beeswax Production moved from 0.0940 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.118 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+25.9%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 0.132 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.0940 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 0.0380 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +30.7% in 2017.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 22 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% 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 | 0.118 | −0.9% |
| 2023 | 0.119 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 0.114 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 0.109 | −15.5% |
| 2020 | 0.129 | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 0.107 | −11.6% |
| 2018 | 0.121 | −8.3% |
| 2017Peak | 0.132 | +30.7% |
| 2016 | 0.101 | +7.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0940 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Egypt 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 contribution of Egypt’s beekeeping sector to national beeswax output and provides a historical overview of production performance during the selected period. Between 2015 and 2024, Egypt recorded variations in beeswax production, with output increasing from 94 tonnes in 2015 to a peak of 132 tonnes in 2017 before stabilizing at 118.32 tonnes in 2024. The fluctuations indicate changes in colony productivity, environmental conditions, and beekeeping management practices. Egypt has a long-standing tradition of beekeeping supported by agricultural regions along the Nile Valley, where favorable vegetation and crop diversity provide resources for honeybee colonies. Beeswax production is influenced by factors such as hive population, availability of flowering plants, climate conditions, disease management, and efficiency of apiculture operations. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic honeybee colonies and covers output reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, international trade activities, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market prices, and economic contribution of beeswax-related industries. Differences in production values may occur due to variations in reporting systems, estimation methodologies, agricultural surveys, and seasonal factors affecting bee activity. Overall, Egypt’s beeswax production reflects a developing apiculture sector supported by traditional knowledge and modern beekeeping practices. Beeswax continues to contribute to industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candle manufacturing, food coatings, and natural product applications, highlighting the importance of sustainable beekeeping development in Egypt’s agricultural economy.
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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.
Egypt Beeswax Production was 0.118 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023.
Egypt Beeswax Production moved from 0.0940 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.118 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+25.9%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 0.132 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.0940 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.132 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 0.0940 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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