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.
Portugal Beeswax Production was 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 22.3% on 2016. Portugal Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2017 highlights the production trends, output fluctuations, beekeeping activities, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Portugal represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested from honeybee colonies through domestic apiculture activities, measured in tonnes.
Portugal Beeswax Production moved from 0.378 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−14.3%), an average of −7.4% a year. The series high was 0.417 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2017) is 0.0930 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −22.3% in 2017.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Portugal ranks 22 for 2017, behind India (23.97 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.50 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2017.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trough | 0.324 | −22.3% |
| 2016Peak | 0.417 | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 0.378 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Portugal 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 performance of Portugal’s beekeeping sector during the selected period. Between 2015 and 2017, Portugal experienced fluctuations in beeswax production, with output increasing from 378 tonnes in 2015 to 417 tonnes in 2016 before declining to 324 tonnes in 2017. The variation indicates changes in annual production conditions influenced by factors such as weather patterns, flowering availability, colony productivity, and beekeeping management practices. Despite the decline in 2017, Portugal continued to maintain an active apiculture sector contributing to natural beeswax supply. Portuguese beeswax production benefits from the country’s diverse landscapes, Mediterranean climate, and long history of beekeeping. Production is generated through hive management activities associated with honey production and colony maintenance. The resulting beeswax is used in multiple industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, food-related applications, and environmentally focused natural products. The sector includes both commercial beekeepers and smaller-scale producers who contribute to national output. The indicator includes beeswax produced within Portugal from managed honeybee colonies and covers annual production reported under the beeswax category. It excludes honey output, other bee products, trade activities, domestic consumption, processing quantities, market valuation, and economic impact measurements. Differences in production figures may occur due to variations in reporting systems, data collection approaches, colony assessments, and seasonal factors affecting bee activity. Overall, Portugal’s beeswax production reflects a dynamic yet established apiculture industry, demonstrating the importance of sustainable beekeeping practices in maintaining beeswax supply and supporting related natural product markets.
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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.
Portugal Beeswax Production was 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 22.3% on 2016.
Portugal Beeswax Production moved from 0.378 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−14.3%), an average of −7.4% a year. The series high was 0.417 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 0.417 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 0.324 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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