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Honey market in Central African Republic

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, honey production in the Central African Republic increased from 16 200 t to 16 849 t, while the market volume grew from 16 214 t to 16 875 t. This gradual expansion began in 2018 when the government launched an initiative to revive the beekeeping sector to boost the local economy, directly stimulating output.

The market maintained steady growth through 2023, with production and consumption rising each year. This sustained expansion occurred alongside one of the world's highest per capita honey availability levels, indicating strong underlying domestic demand that absorbed the increasing supply.

In 2024, honey remains widely available locally at 3.34 kg per person annually, supporting continued consumption. The market structure is characterized by informal sales in rural areas, with imports reaching 50 t and a minimal export of 1 t, reflecting the country's reliance on its own production.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central African Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Central African Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Central African Republic ranked 26th globally in honey production.

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Honey production in the Central African Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 16 284 tonnes of honey, which remained broadly stable compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Central African Republic

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Congo, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Congo was the almost exclusive buyer of honey from the Central African Republic, representing 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Central African Republic

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied significantly, with a low in 2018 and a high in 2019, resulting in an 8.3-fold difference. In 2020, the Central African Republic imported 64.3 tonnes of honey, down by 43.2% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 113.1 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 725.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	725.6%	(43.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, imports in kind of honey to the Central African Republic were almost entirely tied to Cameroon, which accounted for 92.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest imports occurred in 2018, while the highest were in 2019, creating a 5-fold gap. In 2020, honey imports to the Central African Republic were recorded at 140.5 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic fall of 42.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was in 2019 at 245.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 396.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	396.2%	(42.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon (with 88.6% of total flows) and the United Arab Emirates (11.3%) were the two dominant sources for imports in value terms of honey to the Central African Republic, together forming 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io