Broadly stable
Tanzania Beeswax Production moved from 1.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Tanzania Beeswax Production shows
Tanzania Beeswax Production was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.2% on 2023. Tanzania Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output consistency, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Tanzania’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax obtained from honeybee colonies through apiculture activities, measured in thousand tonnes.
A 2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 0.0379 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0.6% in 2021.
Ranks 8 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Tanzania ranks 8 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Tanzania Beeswax Production by year
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 | 1.91 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 1.90 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 1.90 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 1.90 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.88 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.87 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 1.87 | +0.1% |
| 2016 Trough | 1.87 | −0.1% |
| 2015 | 1.87 | — |
Regional context
How Tanzania compares in Africa
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Tanzania is highlighted.
1Ethiopia5.93
2Kenya4.04
3Angola2.32
4Tanzania1.91
5Uganda0.614
6Madagascar0.423
7Senegal0.375
8Cameroon0.310
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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 national production performance and highlights the contribution of beekeeping practices toward Tanzania’s beeswax supply during the selected period. From 2015 to 2024, Tanzania maintained a stable and slightly increasing beeswax production trend. Production increased from 1.87 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 1.90 thousand tonnes in 2024, showing gradual growth with minimal fluctuations. The consistency of production reflects the continued importance of traditional beekeeping systems, availability of natural vegetation, and suitable ecological conditions supporting honeybee populations. Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, including forests, agricultural areas, and rural ecosystems, provide favorable environments for apiculture development. Beeswax production is influenced by factors such as colony health, hive management practices, seasonal rainfall patterns, availability of flowering resources, and environmental sustainability. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic beekeeping operations and covers output reported under the beeswax product category. It excludes honey production, other bee products, imports, exports, domestic consumption, processing activities, market prices, and economic valuation. Differences in reported figures may occur due to variations in agricultural reporting systems, estimation methods, beekeeping surveys, and seasonal changes affecting bee activity. Overall, Tanzania’s beeswax production represents a stable apiculture sector with opportunities for further development through improved hive technologies, sustainable forest management, and commercialization of bee products. Beeswax continues to support industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candles, and traditional applications, contributing to the growth of Tanzania’s natural product economy.
- Indicator
- Beeswax Production
- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tanzania 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.
What was Tanzania Beeswax Production in 2024?
Tanzania Beeswax Production was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.2% on 2023.
How has Tanzania Beeswax Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Tanzania Beeswax Production moved from 1.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Tanzania Beeswax Production?
The highest value was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 1.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Tanzania Beeswax Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Tanzania Beeswax Production data come from?
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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