Key Market Indicators
Consumption of honey in Iran is predicted to rise to 80,000 metric tons by 2026 from 77,000 metric tons in 2021, increasing on average by 0.7% year on year. Since 2017, Iranian honey demand has grown by 0.9% year on year. In 2021, Germany was the largest consumer, with 77,000 metric tons, followed by the United States and Iran in second and fourth place respectively. Iranian honey production is anticipated to reach 88,550 metric tons in 2026, up from 79,650 metric tons in 2021, with an average year-on-year growth rate of 1.8%. Since 1966, Iranian honey production has grown by 3.3% annually. Argentina was the largest producer in 2021 with 79,650 metric tons, followed by Canada and Iran in second and fourth place respectively.
