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.
Madagascar Beeswax Production was 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023. Madagascar Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production growth, output trends, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Madagascar represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested through apiculture activities and is measured in tonnes.
Madagascar Beeswax Production moved from 0.410 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.1%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.410 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.0127 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0.6% in 2016.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Madagascar ranks 17 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% 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 | 0.423 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.422 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 0.420 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.419 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.418 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.417 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.416 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.414 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 0.413 | +0.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.410 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Madagascar 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 an overview of national beeswax output and reflects the role of beekeeping in Madagascar’s agricultural and rural economic activities. Between 2015 and 2024, Madagascar recorded a gradual increase in beeswax production, rising from approximately 410 tonnes in 2015 to around 423 tonnes in 2024. The steady upward trend indicates consistent expansion of beekeeping activities, improved hive management, and stable production capacity within the country’s apiculture sector. The continuous growth demonstrates the resilience of Madagascar’s beekeeping industry despite variations caused by environmental and seasonal factors. Madagascar’s diverse ecosystems, tropical vegetation, and rich biodiversity provide favorable conditions for honeybee colonies. Beeswax production is closely associated with honey harvesting and traditional beekeeping practices, where wax is collected during hive maintenance and colony management. The product contributes to rural livelihoods by providing an additional source of income for beekeepers and supporting demand from industries using natural wax materials, including cosmetics, candles, pharmaceuticals, and handicrafts. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture activities and covers annual production reported under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, international trade, consumption, processing activities, market values, and economic contribution measurements. Differences in production statistics may occur due to variations in reporting systems, estimation methods, colony population assessments, weather conditions, and seasonal effects on bee productivity. Overall, Madagascar’s beeswax production reflects a developing and sustainable apiculture sector, highlighting the importance of beekeeping in supporting biodiversity conservation, rural employment, and natural product supply chains.
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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.
Madagascar Beeswax Production was 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023.
Madagascar Beeswax Production moved from 0.410 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+3.1%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.410 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.423 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 0.410 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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