Beeswax production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 5,934 t of beeswax, the 2nd largest in the world (9.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,934 t
- World rank
- 2 of 43
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 5,934 t
- 2024
Beeswax in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 9.2%
- 8.0% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.01
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world −2.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 24,521 | 38.0% |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 5,934 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Argentina | 5,212 | 8.1% |
| 4 | South Korea | 4,067 | 6.3% |
Map of world production of beeswax
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,934 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 5,819 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 5,741 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 5,653 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 5,712 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 5,524 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 5,629 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,496 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 5,255 | −4.1% |
| 2015 | 5,482 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 5,282 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 5,000 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 5,150 | +12% |
| 2009 | 4,600 | −11% |
| 2008 | 5,150 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 4,700 | −4.1% |
| 2006 | 4,900 | +14% |
| 2005 | 4,300 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 4,200 | +14% |
| 2003 | 3,700 | −16% |
| 2002 | 4,400 | +29% |
| 2001 | 3,400 | −2.3% |
| 2000 | 3,480 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 3,420 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 3,360 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 3,320 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 3,240 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 3,200 | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 3,000 | +27% |
| 1993 | 2,370 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 141 t USD 1.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 60
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beeswax in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 5,934 t in 2024, 9.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of beeswax?
Ethiopia ranked 2nd of 43 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 38.0% of the world total.
How has the production of beeswax in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −2.7% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Ethiopia export or import beeswax?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported exports of 141 t (USD 1.0 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Ethiopia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.