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.
Turkey Beeswax Production was 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 16.5% on 2023. Turkey Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output changes, beekeeping patterns, and insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Turkey’s beeswax production represents the annual quantity of beeswax harvested from honeybee colonies through commercial and traditional apiculture activities, measured in thousand tonnes.
Turkey Beeswax Production moved from 4.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−30.3%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 4.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 1.44 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −16.5% in 2024.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 6 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 5.1% 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 | 3.32 | −16.5% |
| 2023 | 3.97 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | 4.10 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 3.77 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3.77 | −5.2% |
| 2019 | 3.97 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 3.99 | −11.2% |
| 2017 | 4.49 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 4.44 | −6.6% |
| 2015Peak | 4.76 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Turkey 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 Turkey’s extensive beekeeping sector over the selected period. From 2015 to 2024, Turkey experienced a gradual decline in beeswax production, decreasing from 4.75 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 3.31 thousand tonnes in 2024. Production showed fluctuations throughout the decade, influenced by variations in honeybee colony productivity, environmental conditions, climatic changes, and beekeeping management practices. Turkey remains one of the leading beekeeping countries globally due to its large number of managed colonies, diverse vegetation, and long-standing apiculture traditions. Beeswax production is closely associated with hive maintenance, honey production cycles, floral availability, and the overall health of honeybee populations. The indicator includes beeswax generated from domestic beekeeping operations and covers production reported under the beeswax classification. It excludes honey production, other bee products, international trade, domestic consumption, processing activities, market prices, and the economic value of beeswax-related industries. Differences in production data may occur due to variations in reporting systems, estimation methods, colony assessments, and seasonal environmental factors affecting bee activity. Despite the decline observed during the period, Turkey continues to maintain a significant position in the global apiculture sector. Beeswax remains an important natural material supporting industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candle manufacturing, food applications, and traditional products, highlighting the continued importance of Turkey’s beekeeping industry.
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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.
Turkey Beeswax Production was 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 16.5% on 2023.
Turkey Beeswax Production moved from 4.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−30.3%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 4.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 3.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 4.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 3.32 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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