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Honey market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian natural honey market by volume grew from 746.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 792.1 thousand tonnes in 2020. This expansion was initially supported by stable production in China, the world's largest apiculture country. The increase accelerated in 2020, driven by India's launch of the 'Sweet Revolution' policy to promote beekeeping and honey production for farmer income growth, alongside a surge in demand for health foods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a dip to 770.0 thousand tonnes in 2021, as record Indian honey exports of over 74,000 tonnes redirected supply, the market volume recovered to 799.1 thousand tonnes in 2022. This recovery was fueled by rising domestic consumption in India, linked to growing health awareness and increased prevalence of chronic diseases. The market then stabilized at 795.8 thousand tonnes in 2023, balancing India's strengthened position as the world's second-largest exporter against robust domestic demand for organic and natural honey products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production honey in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Honey production in Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Asia produced 835.4 thousand tons of honey, marking a 1.9% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 7.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 814.2 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year drop of 10.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	0.7%	1.9%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, honey production in Asia rebounded in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 895 million US dollars, showing a significant increase of 24.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 325 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 7.6% took place in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	(0.2%)	24.5%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Honey exports from Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 133.4 thousand tons, which is 2.7% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	(8.8%)	(2.7%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for honey exports in volume terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.9% of exports, the United States for 9.7%, and Belgium for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 35.2% of total export flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decrease, Asia's honey exports increased in value. In 2020, exports were recorded at 462.4 million US dollars, reflecting an 18.9% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 388.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(9.6%)	18.9%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of honey exports in value terms was dispersed from 2017 to 2020. The United States accounted for 15.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 14.3%, and Belgium for 4.5%. Combined, these three countries formed just 34.4% of total export flows, with the remaining 65.6% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia imported a total of 133.4 thousand tons of honey in 2020, representing an 11.2% increase year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(2.2%)	11.2%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia sourced honey from many countries, with even the largest suppliers—Argentina, Germany, and Australia—together accounting for only 16.9% of total imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Asia's honey imports increased in value. In 2020, imports totaled 596.4 million US dollars, showing a robust gain of 24.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 14.9%, equating to an average annual increase of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 479.4 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 6.1% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	(1.7%)	24.4%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, Germany, and Australia were the largest suppliers of honey to Asia in value terms, accounting for 25.9%, 7.0%, and 6.2% of imports, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 39.2% of total imports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io