Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's honey consumption is predicted to reach almost 10 thousand metric tons by 2026, up from 9 thousand metric tons in 2021. This is an increase of 1.3% year-on-year, with no change in demand since 2017. In 2021, New Zealand was placed 27th on the global scale, behind Austria at 9 thousand metric tons. The top three countries in this ranking were the United States, Germany and Iran. Meanwhile, New Zealand's production of honey is expected to reach 27,210 metric tons by 2026, compared to 23,520 metric tons in 2021. This is an average annual growth of 2.5%, with a 3.4% increase in supply since 1966. In 2021, New Zealand was 18th in the global ranking, behind Greece at 23,520 metric tons. The leaders were Canada, Argentina and Iran.
