The 2024 global honey import landscape reveals the United States as the dominant importer with 29.51 thousand metric tons, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom with 12.45 and 7.41 thousand metric tons, respectively. Japan and France also have significant shares at 6.57 and 4.62 thousand metric tons. Over the last five years, imports have generally increased, with countries like Portugal (5.92%) and the United Arab Emirates (4.1%) showing remarkable year-on-year growth, while Belgium (-0.81%) and Saudi Arabia (-2.47%) experienced declines.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Accelerated growth in emerging markets like the United Arab Emirates and South Africa.
- Stability or slight increases in major markets like the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
- Potential decline or stagnation in markets with negative growth trends, such as Belgium and Saudi Arabia.
- Innovations in honey substitutes or alternative sweeteners potentially impacting traditional honey imports.
Top countries in Honey Import Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 29.51 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.45 | 2023 | 0% | +0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 7.41 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Japan | 6.57 | 2023 | 0% | +0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.62 | 2023 | 0% | +0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.34 | 2023 | +3.33% | +2.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.06 | 2023 | 0% | +0.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.92 | 2023 | +3.7% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.36 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.52 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
