It is difficult to give a definite quantity of how much beeswax is currently used in what fields. The main reason is that compared to many other waxes, the amount produced and imported is relatively small. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is used as a base for creams and lipsticks to maintain its shape, increase its hardness, and make it easier to adhere to objects.
As a pharmaceutical raw material, it is mainly used as a base for ointments. For industrial use, it is used as a fiber oil agent and a mold release agent, and is used as a confectionery material in Western confectionery such as canelé. Beeswax is also often used for copying purposes. Because it faithfully reproduces the details of the model. Taking advantage of this, it is also used in dental materials. Crayons made from beeswax have a good color and a high melting point, so they have a good reputation for not getting your hands dirty.
Since the Middle Ages in Europe, candles for Christian churches have been required to be beeswax and are still used in large quantities. In addition, leather finishing, insulating materials, wax paper, musical instruments, wax materials for wood welding, printing, manufacturing of mold supplies, rustproof and waterproof oil, various greases, wax dyeing, oil painting campuses, etc. It is used in many ways as there is no such thing.