Key Market Indicators
Ethiopia is projected to consume 44,000 metric tons of honey by 2026, down 0.8% from 46,000 metric tons in 2021. Between 2017 and 2021, the country's demand decreased by 0.7% year-on-year. Ethiopia was the sixth largest honey consumer in 2021, with Russia taking the lead at 46,000 metric tons. The United States, Germany and Iran ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Production of honey in Ethiopia is expected to reach 57,750 metric tons by 2026, a 1% year-on-year increase from 54,330 metric tons in 2021. Since 1998, the country's production has seen an average yearly growth of 2.6%. Ethiopia was the tenth largest honey producer in 2021, with Mexico taking the lead at 54,330 metric tons. Canada, Argentina and Iran followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
