> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/ethiopia/

[Home](https://husfarm.com/)›[Production](https://husfarm.com/production/)›[Beeswax](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/)›EthiopiaFAOSTAT · 1993–2024

# 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, 20245,934 t
World rank2 of 43
10-year change+12%
Record5,934 t2024

## Beeswax in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total9.2%8.0% in 2014
kg per person0.04world 0.01
10-year change+12%world −2.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/india/) | 24,521 | 38.0% |
| 2 | **Ethiopia** | 5,934 | 9.2% |
| 3 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/argentina/) | 5,212 | 8.1% |
| 4 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/south-korea/) | 4,067 | 6.3% |

[Full ranking of 43 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/)

### Map of world production of beeswax

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports141 t USD 1.0 m
Exporter rank15 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](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/)

## 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.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/india/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/argentina/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/south-korea/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/kenya/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/turkey/)[Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/angola/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/tanzania/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/united-states/)[Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/uruguay/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/dominican-republic/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/mexico/)
[All countries producing beeswax](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

---
Husfarm: https://husfarm.com/ · Site guide for agents: https://husfarm.com/llms.txt