Broadly stable
Italy Beeswax Production moved from 0.0898 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0899 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (+0.1%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 0.0900 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.0898 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Italy Beeswax Production shows
Italy Beeswax Production was 0.0899 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 0.1% on 2016. Italy Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2017 highlights the production trends, output levels, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Italy represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained through apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
A 0.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2015) is 0.000180 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0.2% in 2016.
Ranks 29 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 29 for 2017, behind India (23.97 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.50 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
Italy Beeswax Production by year
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 | 0.0899 | −0.1% |
| 2016Peak | 0.0900 | +0.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0899 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Beeswax Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Italy is highlighted.
1Spain1.52
2France0.438
3Greece0.415
4Portugal0.324
5Bulgaria0.322
6Czechia0.301
7Italy0.0899
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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 data reflecting the contribution of Italian beekeeping operations to the overall beeswax supply chain. During the period 2015–2017, Italy maintained a stable beeswax production level, with output remaining close to 90 tonnes annually. Production increased slightly from 89.85 tonnes in 2015 to 90.03 tonnes in 2016 before showing a marginal adjustment to 89.9 tonnes in 2017. The limited fluctuations indicate a consistent level of beeswax generation supported by established hive management practices and a mature beekeeping sector. Italian beeswax production is influenced by factors such as honeybee colony strength, the number of managed hives, climatic conditions, and seasonal variations affecting nectar availability and bee activity. Italy has a long-standing beekeeping tradition, with professional and small-scale beekeepers contributing to the production of honey and associated products, including beeswax. The produced beeswax is utilized in various industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food coatings, candles, and natural product manufacturing. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture activities and covers output reported under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, trade activities, consumption volumes, processing quantities, and market value assessments. Overall, Italy’s beeswax production reflects a stable apiculture environment, demonstrating the importance of beekeeping activities in maintaining a consistent supply of natural beeswax for domestic and industrial applications.
- Indicator
- Beeswax Production
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Italy 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.
What was Italy Beeswax Production in 2017?
Italy Beeswax Production was 0.0899 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 0.1% on 2016.
How has Italy Beeswax Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
Italy Beeswax Production moved from 0.0898 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0899 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (+0.1%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 0.0900 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.0898 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Beeswax Production?
The highest value was 0.0900 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 0.0898 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Italy Beeswax Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Italy Beeswax Production data come from?
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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