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.
Mexico Beeswax Production was 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 17.6% on 2023. Mexico Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights the production trends, output variations, beekeeping patterns, and key insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Mexico represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies through apiculture activities and is measured in tonnes.
Mexico Beeswax Production moved from 1.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−22.2%), an average of −2.7% a year. The series high was 1.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 0.724 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +28.1% in 2016.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 13 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 1.12 | −17.6% |
| 2023 | 1.36 | −11.3% |
| 2022 | 1.53 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 1.53 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 1.29 | −21.6% |
| 2019 | 1.65 | −2% |
| 2018 | 1.68 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.62 | −12.3% |
| 2016Peak | 1.84 | +28.1% |
| 2015 | 1.44 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico 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 a country-level overview of beeswax production performance, reflecting changes in output levels and demonstrating the contribution of Mexico’s established beekeeping sector over the selected period.During 2015–2024, Mexico’s beeswax production experienced moderate fluctuations, with annual output ranging approximately between 1.12 and 1.84 thousand tonnes. Production reached its highest level during the initial years of the period before experiencing variations influenced by environmental conditions, colony productivity, climatic changes, and changes in beekeeping practices. Despite these fluctuations, Mexico remained an important contributor to global beeswax production due to its large-scale apiculture activities and favorable conditions for honeybee cultivation.The Mexican beeswax industry is supported by extensive beekeeping operations across different agricultural regions, where honeybee colonies are managed primarily for honey production and secondary products such as beeswax. Factors including hive management techniques, floral resource availability, disease control, weather patterns, and colony strength play an important role in determining annual beeswax output. Mexico’s diverse ecosystems and agricultural landscapes provide suitable conditions for maintaining productive bee colonies.The indicator includes domestically produced beeswax derived from apiculture activities and covers annual production reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, trade activities, consumption, processing volumes, and market valuation. Differences in reported values may occur due to variations in estimation methods, reporting systems, colony assessments, and seasonal factors. Overall, Mexico’s beeswax production reflects a mature apiculture sector with significant importance in agricultural and 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.
Mexico Beeswax Production was 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 17.6% on 2023.
Mexico Beeswax Production moved from 1.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−22.2%), an average of −2.7% a year. The series high was 1.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 1.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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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