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.
Ethiopia Beeswax Production was 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2% on 2023. Ethiopia Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output growth, beekeeping activities, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Ethiopia’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested through apiculture activities from honeybee colonies, measured in thousand tonnes.
Ethiopia Beeswax Production moved from 5.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+8.2%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 5.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 0.679 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +4.6% in 2017.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Ethiopia ranks 2 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Argentina (5.21 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 9.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 5.93 | +2% |
| 2023 | 5.82 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 5.74 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 5.65 | −1% |
| 2020 | 5.71 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 5.52 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 5.63 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 5.50 | +4.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 5.25 | −4.1% |
| 2015 | 5.48 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Ethiopia 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 reflects the importance of traditional and commercial beekeeping systems in supporting national beeswax supply. During the period from 2015 to 2024, Ethiopia demonstrated a gradual increase in beeswax production. Output grew from 5.48 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 5.93 thousand tonnes in 2024, with minor annual fluctuations throughout the decade. The upward trend indicates improvements in beekeeping activities, colony management, and utilization of Ethiopia’s extensive natural resources suitable for apiculture. Ethiopia is recognized for its rich biodiversity, diverse flowering plants, and large rural beekeeping communities that contribute significantly to honey and beeswax production. Beeswax output depends on honeybee colony strength, availability of nectar sources, environmental conditions, traditional hive management methods, and adoption of improved beekeeping technologies. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture operations and covers production reported under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey production, other bee-derived products, imports, exports, consumption levels, processed products, market prices, and economic value generated from beeswax-related industries. Variations in reported data may occur due to differences in production surveys, estimation techniques, colony assessments, and seasonal conditions affecting bee productivity. Overall, Ethiopia’s beeswax production demonstrates the strength and potential of its apiculture sector. The continued availability of natural resources and growing interest in commercial beekeeping support the role of beeswax in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, and other natural product industries.
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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.
Ethiopia Beeswax Production was 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2% on 2023.
Ethiopia Beeswax Production moved from 5.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+8.2%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 5.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 5.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 5.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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