> In 2024 New Zealand produced 299 t of beeswax, the 21st largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.7%.

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# Beeswax production in New Zealand

In 2024 New Zealand produced 299 t of beeswax, the 21st largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.7%. The record was 300 t in 2006.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 2024299 t
World rank21 of 43
10-year change+8.7%
Record300 t2006

## Beeswax in New Zealand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## New Zealand compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.46%0.41% in 2014
kg per person0.06world 0.01
10-year change+8.7%world −2.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Senegal](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/senegal/) | 375 | 0.58% |
| 20 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/cameroon/) | 310 | 0.48% |
| 21 | **New Zealand** | 299 | 0.46% |
| 22 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/australia/) | 254 | 0.39% |
| 23 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/jamaica/) | 254 | 0.39% |

[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; New Zealand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 299 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 295 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | 298 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 297 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 292 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 288 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 285 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 284 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 281 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 278 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 275 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 273 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 268 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 268 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 261 | −0.8% |
| 2009 | 263 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 253 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 240 | −20% |
| 2006 | 300 | +25% |
| 2005 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 240 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 230 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 230 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 220 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 220 | +10% |
| 1999 | 200 | −11% |
| 1998 | 225 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 225 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 225 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 225 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 225 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 220 | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 205 | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 192 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 180 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 180 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 170 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 166 | +14% |
| 1986 | 146 | −8.2% |
| 1985 | 159 | +77% |
| 1984 | 90 | +15% |
| 1983 | 78 | −22% |
| 1982 | 100 | −5.7% |
| 1981 | 106 | −7.8% |
| 1980 | 115 | +16% |
| 1979 | 99 | −22% |
| 1978 | 127 | +37% |
| 1977 | 93 | +24% |
| 1976 | 75 | −34% |
| 1975 | 114 | +43% |
| 1974 | 80 | −3.6% |
| 1973 | 83 | −6.7% |
| 1972 | 89 | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 88 | +21% |
| 1970 | 73 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 73 | +35% |
| 1968 | 54 | −35% |
| 1967 | 83 | −11% |
| 1966 | 93 | +43% |
| 1965 | 65 | −19% |
| 1964 | 80 | +14% |
| 1963 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 70 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports306 t USD 2.1 m
Exporter rank10 of 60
Imports11 t USD 148,000
Importer rank72 of 105
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 New Zealand?

New Zealand produced 299 t in 2024, 0.46% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does New Zealand rank in the world for production of beeswax?

New Zealand ranked 21st of 43 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 38.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of beeswax in New Zealand changed?

It rose by 8.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −2.7% for the world. The record was 300 t in 2006.

### Does New Zealand export or import beeswax?

In 2024 New Zealand reported exports of 306 t (USD 2.1 m) and imports of 11 t (USD 148,000), 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 New Zealand is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/india/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/ethiopia/)[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/)
[All countries producing beeswax](https://husfarm.com/production/beeswax/)

## Other products of New Zealand

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/new-zealand/)[Whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/new-zealand/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/new-zealand/)[Kiwi fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/kiwi-fruit/new-zealand/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/new-zealand/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/new-zealand/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/new-zealand/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/new-zealand/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/new-zealand/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/new-zealand/)
[Agricultural production in New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/country/new-zealand/)

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.

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