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.
New Zealand Beeswax Production was 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.1% on 2023. New Zealand Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output growth, beekeeping developments, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. New Zealand’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested from honeybee colonies through domestic apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
New Zealand Beeswax Production moved from 0.278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7.3%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.0203 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.5% in 2020.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, New Zealand ranks 20 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% 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 | 0.299 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 0.295 | −1% |
| 2022 | 0.298 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 0.297 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 0.292 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 0.288 | +1% |
| 2018 | 0.285 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 0.284 | +1% |
| 2016 | 0.281 | +0.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.278 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. New Zealand 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 New Zealand’s well-developed beekeeping sector to global beeswax supply. From 2015 to 2024, New Zealand experienced gradual growth in beeswax production, increasing from 278.23 tonnes in 2015 to 298.54 tonnes in 2024. Production showed a steady upward trend throughout most of the period, supported by expanding beekeeping activities, strong honey production systems, and favorable conditions for honeybee colony development. New Zealand’s diverse floral resources, including native vegetation and agricultural landscapes, provide suitable environments for productive apiculture operations. Beeswax output is influenced by factors such as hive population, honeybee health, availability of nectar sources, climate conditions, and modern hive management techniques. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic beekeeping operations and covers output reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, imports, exports, domestic consumption, processing activities, market pricing, and economic valuation. Differences in reported figures may result from variations in data collection methods, colony estimates, production efficiency, and seasonal environmental factors affecting bee activity. Overall, New Zealand’s beeswax production demonstrates a stable and growing apiculture industry supported by professional beekeepers and sustainable honeybee management practices. Beeswax remains an important natural raw material for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food coatings, and specialty products, contributing to the country’s expanding natural products sector.
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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.
New Zealand Beeswax Production was 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.1% on 2023.
New Zealand Beeswax Production moved from 0.278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+7.3%), an average of +0.8% a year. The series high was 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 0.278 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.299 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 0.278 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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