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.
North America Beeswax Production was 17.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.8% on 2023. North America Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights the trends, output levels, production patterns, and key insights into the region’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in North America represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained from managed honeybee colonies through commercial and agricultural beekeeping activities.
North America Beeswax Production moved from 16.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 17.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+8.3%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 18.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 14.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2019) is 3.92 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +21.4% in 2021.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 1.59 Thousand Tonnes, 9% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. | 1.59 | −0.1% | |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 1.14 | +0.7% | |
| 3 | Mexico | 1.12 | −17.6% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 17.64 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 16.68 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 16.17 | −13.1% |
| 2021Peak | 18.61 | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 15.33 | +4.4% |
| 2019 Trough | 14.69 | −10.9% |
| 2018 | 16.48 | +1% |
| 2017 | 16.32 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 16.01 | −1.8% |
| 2015 | 16.30 | — |
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 regional-level beeswax output measured in tonnes and provides an overview of production performance across major producing countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, during the selected period.
Between 2015 and 2024, North America’s beeswax production demonstrated a relatively stable but varied trend across countries. The U.S. maintained consistent production levels of approximately 1.58 thousand tonnes annually, reflecting a mature and well-established apiculture sector supported by commercial beekeeping operations, agricultural pollination services, and advanced hive management practices. Mexico recorded higher fluctuations, with production ranging between approximately 1.12 and 1.84 thousand tonnes during the period, influenced by climatic conditions, colony productivity, environmental factors, and changes in beekeeping activities. The Dominican Republic showed gradual growth in beeswax production, increasing from around 1.05 thousand tonnes in 2015 to approximately 1.14 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating steady development in its apiculture sector.
The region’s beeswax industry is supported by diverse ecological conditions, extensive honeybee populations, and strong demand from industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, candles, and natural product manufacturing. Production levels are influenced by factors including honeybee colony health, availability of floral resources, climate conditions, disease management, and beekeeping efficiency.
This indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic apiculture activities and covers annual regional production reported under the beeswax product classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, international trade activities, consumption patterns, processing volumes, market prices, and economic valuation. Overall, North America’s beeswax production reflects a stable and diversified apiculture industry, highlighting the region’s continued importance in global beeswax 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.
North America Beeswax Production was 17.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 5.8% on 2023.
North America Beeswax Production moved from 16.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 17.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+8.3%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 18.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 14.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 18.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 14.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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