China leads global honey production by a significant margin, producing 484 thousand metric tons, followed by Argentina and Iran with 79 and 75 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, the United States produced 65 thousand metric tons. Recent annual growth indicates modest increases in several countries, such as China (1.15%) and India (0.59%), while others like the United States and Russia experienced declines of -1.47% and -1.26%, respectively. Romania shows a remarkable increase of 2.62%, and Austria, Nepal, Tunisia, and Switzerland exhibit growth rates exceeding 4%.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued dominance of China in global honey production.
- Potential growth in European countries, including Romania and Austria.
- Impact of declining production rates in countries like the United States and Russia.
- Emerging markets in Africa and South America that may see increased production due to favorable conditions and investment.
Top countries in Honey Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 484 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Argentina | 79 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 75 | 2023 | 0% | -0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 70 | 2023 | 0% | -0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 69 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 65 | 2023 | -1.52% | -1.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 61 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 61 | 2023 | 0% | -0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ethiopia | 50 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 44 | 2023 | +2.33% | +0.93% | View data |
