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.
Uganda Beeswax Production was 0.614 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023. Uganda Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output changes, beekeeping patterns, and key insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Uganda represents the annual quantity of beeswax generated through apiculture activities and measured in tonnes.
Uganda Beeswax Production moved from 1.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.614 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−54.3%), an average of −8.3% a year. The series high was 1.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.180 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 1.16 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +233.3% in 2022.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Uganda ranks 15 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 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 | 0.614 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.610 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 0.600 | +233.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 0.180 | −80.4% |
| 2020 | 0.920 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 0.850 | −35.4% |
| 2018 | 1.32 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 1.31 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 1.30 | −3.2% |
| 2015Peak | 1.34 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Uganda 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 illustrates the performance of Uganda’s beekeeping sector over the selected period. From 2015 to 2024, Uganda’s beeswax production experienced fluctuations, with output declining from approximately 1,344 tonnes in 2015 to lower levels in later years before stabilizing around 600 tonnes by 2024. The reduction in production indicates changes in beekeeping conditions, colony availability, production efficiency, and possible variations in reporting practices. Despite fluctuations, Uganda remains an important beeswax-producing country due to its established beekeeping traditions and favorable ecological conditions. The country’s beeswax industry is supported by diverse vegetation, suitable climatic conditions, and widespread involvement of rural communities in honeybee farming. Beeswax is mainly obtained as a by-product of honey harvesting and hive management activities, providing additional income opportunities for beekeepers. The sector contributes to the supply of natural wax products used in candle production, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. The indicator includes domestically produced beeswax from agricultural and commercial apiculture operations and represents annual production reported under the beeswax product category. It excludes honey output, other bee products, trade activities, consumption levels, market prices, and economic value assessments. Differences in production figures may occur due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, colony assessments, environmental conditions, and seasonal impacts on bee activity. Overall, Uganda’s beeswax production reflects the country’s significant role in African apiculture while highlighting opportunities for improved productivity through modern beekeeping practices and sustainable hive management.
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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.
Uganda Beeswax Production was 0.614 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023.
Uganda Beeswax Production moved from 1.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.614 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−54.3%), an average of −8.3% a year. The series high was 1.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.180 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The highest value was 1.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.180 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
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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