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.
India Beeswax Production was 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023. India Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output volumes, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. India’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested through apiculture activities from managed honeybee colonies, measured in thousand tonnes.
India Beeswax Production moved from 23.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.4%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 23.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 0.936 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.6% in 2017.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, India ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 38% 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 | 24.52 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 24.43 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 24.34 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 24.25 | +1% |
| 2020 | 24.01 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 23.98 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 23.94 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 23.97 | +1.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 23.59 | −1.6% |
| 2015 | 23.96 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. India 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 commercial beekeeping, traditional apiculture practices, and agricultural activities toward national beeswax output. During the period from 2015 to 2024, India maintained a stable and gradually increasing beeswax production trend. Production declined slightly from 23.95 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 23.58 thousand tonnes in 2016 before recovering steadily and reaching 24.52 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall increase demonstrates consistent growth in the country’s beekeeping sector and reflects continued expansion of managed bee colonies and improved apiculture practices. India’s diverse agricultural landscape, availability of flowering crops, forest resources, and rural beekeeping communities provide favorable conditions for beeswax production. Production levels are influenced by factors such as honeybee colony strength, seasonal flowering patterns, climatic conditions, disease management, and adoption of modern beekeeping techniques. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture operations and covers output reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee-derived products, imports, exports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market prices, and economic valuation of beeswax-related activities. Variations in reported figures may occur due to differences in agricultural surveys, estimation methods, colony assessments, and seasonal conditions affecting bee activity. Overall, India’s beeswax production reflects a stable and developing apiculture industry supported by growing demand for natural wax-based products used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food coatings, and other industrial applications.
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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.
India Beeswax Production was 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023.
India Beeswax Production moved from 23.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.4%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 23.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 24.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 23.59 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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