In 2023, China solidified its position as the dominant player in global natural honey production, followed by Iran and Argentina. Notable year-on-year increases were observed in Brazil (6.93%), New Zealand (5.18%), and Ukraine (-1.05%), while significant declines were seen in Kenya (-7.27%) and Switzerland (-3.35%). Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlighted remarkable growth in Azerbaijan (9.72%) and Lithuania (20.0%), underscoring robust market performance compared to other countries. Conversely, some regions such as Slovenia (-20.65%) faced significant downturns.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance in honey production without a significant lead in year-on-year growth (1.77%), ongoing growth in Brazil and New Zealand, and stability or improvement in emerging markets like Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Monitoring environmental, economic, and market changes will be crucial in understanding shifts in production dynamics globally.
Top countries in Natural Honey Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 1,797,100 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iran | 290,170 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Argentina | 262,240 | 2023 | +0.32% | -1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 243,460 | 2023 | -0.6% | -1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 242,760 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russia | 236,580 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 224,470 | 2023 | -1.3% | -2.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 224,200 | 2023 | +3.53% | -0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 212,840 | 2023 | +2.91% | +6.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ethiopia | 200,450 | 2023 | +4.79% | -1.02% | View data |
