The natural honey-producing population in Chile stood at 440.89 thousand beehives in 2023. Observing the trend from 2013, the population has seen a varied pattern with significant drops, such as the 34.95% decline in 2014, followed by periods of moderate growth and minor year-on-year reductions. Over the last two years (2022-2023), the decline has been stable at around 0.25%. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was -0.31%, showing a slight but steady decrease. Future forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a continued decline with a five-year CAGR of -0.21%, projecting the beehive population to 435.15 thousand by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Effects of climate change on honey production.
- Innovations in beekeeping practices and technology.
- Market dynamics of honey demand both locally and internationally.
- Impact of policies aimed at promoting sustainable beekeeping.
