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.
Uruguay Beeswax Production was 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.3% on 2023. Uruguay Beeswax Production from 2015 to 2024 highlights production trends, output performance, beekeeping development, and key insights into the country’s beeswax industry. Beeswax production in Uruguay represents the annual output of beeswax obtained through apiculture activities and is measured in tonnes.
Uruguay Beeswax Production moved from 1.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+10.7%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.119 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +2.4% in 2018.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Uruguay ranks 11 for 2024, behind India (24.52 Thousand Tonnes) and Ethiopia (5.93 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 1.23 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.22 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.20 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 1.18 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.20 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1.18 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.16 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1.13 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.12 | +0.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 1.11 | — |
Regional context
Beeswax Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Uruguay 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 presents country-level production statistics and reflects Uruguay’s role in the production and supply of natural beeswax products. From 2015 to 2024, Uruguay’s beeswax production demonstrated a positive growth trend, increasing from approximately 1.11 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 1.23 thousand tonnes in 2024. Production showed gradual improvement over the decade, supported by stable beekeeping practices, efficient hive management, and continued participation of commercial beekeepers. The consistent growth indicates a healthy apiculture sector with increasing production capacity. Uruguay benefits from favorable agricultural conditions, extensive grasslands, and diverse floral resources that support honeybee colonies. Beeswax production is primarily generated as a secondary output of honey production and hive management activities. The product contributes to rural income generation and provides raw material for industries including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candle manufacturing, and natural product processing. The indicator includes beeswax produced from domestic beekeeping activities and covers reported annual production under the beeswax product category. It excludes honey production, other bee products, imports, exports, consumption, processing volumes, market prices, and economic contribution measurements. Differences in reported figures may occur due to variations in production estimation methods, reporting systems, colony population monitoring, weather conditions, and seasonal factors affecting bee activity. Overall, Uruguay’s beeswax production reflects a stable and gradually expanding apiculture industry, highlighting the importance of beekeeping as a sustainable agricultural activity and its contribution to the country’s natural product economy.
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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.
Uruguay Beeswax Production was 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.3% on 2023.
Uruguay Beeswax Production moved from 1.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+10.7%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 1.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 1.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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