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.
Greece Beeswax Production was 0.415 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.6% on 2016. Greece Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2017 highlights the production trends, output performance, beekeeping activities, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Greece represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained through apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Greece Beeswax Production moved from 0.430 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.415 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−3.5%), an average of −1.7% a year. The series high was 0.430 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.412 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 0.0172 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −4% in 2016.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Greece ranks 19 for 2017, behind India (23.97 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.50 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.415 | +0.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 0.412 | −4% |
| 2015Peak | 0.430 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Greece 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 contribution of Greek beekeeping operations to the supply of natural beeswax during the selected period. Between 2015 and 2017, Greece maintained a relatively stable level of beeswax production, with output showing moderate variation across the three-year period. Production declined from 429.59 tonnes in 2015 to 412.42 tonnes in 2016 before recovering slightly to 414.71 tonnes in 2017. The overall trend indicates a temporary reduction followed by stabilization, reflecting the influence of seasonal conditions, colony productivity, and changes in beekeeping performance. Greek beeswax production is supported by the country’s long-established beekeeping traditions, favorable climatic conditions, and diverse vegetation that supports honeybee activity. The production of beeswax is closely associated with honey production cycles, hive maintenance, colony strength, and the management practices adopted by professional and small-scale beekeepers. Beeswax produced in Greece is utilized across various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food coatings, and other natural product applications. The indicator includes beeswax produced domestically through managed honeybee colonies and covers annual production reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee-related products, imports, exports, domestic consumption, processing quantities, market prices, and economic valuation of the beeswax sector. Differences in production estimates may occur due to variations in reporting systems, data collection methods, colony assessments, and seasonal influences affecting bee activity. Overall, Greece’s beeswax production reflects a stable and traditional apiculture sector, highlighting the importance of beekeeping activities in maintaining natural beeswax supply and supporting related 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.
Greece Beeswax Production was 0.415 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.6% on 2016.
Greece Beeswax Production moved from 0.430 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.415 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−3.5%), an average of −1.7% a year. The series high was 0.430 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.412 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 0.430 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.412 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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