Honey market in Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, honey production in Guinea increased from 1 004 t to 1 052 t, while the market volume grew from 1 007 t to 1 053 t. This growth was initiated by state-led agricultural development projects. In 2018, the launch of the Integrated Agricultural Development Project (PDAIG) and the AgriFARM project specifically aimed to increase market access and commercialization for beekeepers, directly supporting higher output.

The continuation of the AgriFARM project in 2019 sustained this supportive environment. A key improvement came in 2021 with the revival of the Market Information System (SIM-Guinée), which enhanced transparency and data access for all agricultural actors, helping beekeepers make better-informed production and sales decisions. Following a minor stabilization in 2021, the market volume resumed its upward trajectory.

By 2023, Guinea's broader agricultural sector, which includes beekeeping, grew by 4.8% due to significant reforms that boosted investment and value addition. Concurrent state actions, like the project to identify and demarcate state agricultural domains, helped organize production zones. Efforts intensified in 2024 with the launch of the Honey Value Chain Competitiveness Support Project (PACCVMG), which included procuring modern beekeeping and extraction equipment to further strengthen local production capacity.

Production honey in Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Guinea's honey production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 037 tons of honey, marking a slight rise of 1.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 004 tons, with the largest decline that year reaching 0.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports honey from Guinea

Exports in kind, kg

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a dramatic 104-fold difference between these years. In 2020, honey exports from Guinea totaled 345 kg, representing a sharp decrease of 98.0% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 137 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 1 338.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco was the dominant market for Guinea's honey exports in kind, accounting for 79.3% of total flows. Other countries collectively made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed considerable volatility over the observed period. Export values hit their lowest in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2019, with a 50-fold variation between these two years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of honey from Guinea amounted to 3 836 US dollars, down by 90.7% year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 41 273 US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 2 513.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Guinea's honey exports in value terms were primarily directed towards Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. Together, these two markets accounted for 86.4% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Imports honey to Guinea

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes were at their minimum in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2020, with a 3.1-fold variation between these years. In 2020, honey imports into Guinea stood at 7 217 kg, indicating a sharp increase of 136.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 38.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (57.5% of imports in kind), France (20.7% of imports in kind), and Lebanon (7.2% of imports in kind) were the leading sources for Guinea's honey imports in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2 times. In 2020, honey imports into Guinea amounted to 17 476 US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 99.5% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 758 US dollars, and the largest decline that year was 48.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, France (36.4% of imports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (28.3% of imports in value terms), and Lebanon (10.1% of imports in value terms) consistently remained the main destinations for Guinea's honey imports in value terms. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 74.9% of total flows.

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

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