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Honey market in Guinea-Bissau

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The natural honey market in Guinea-Bissau grew from 159.9 tons in 2018 to 171.2 tons in 2023, reflecting a gradual overall expansion over the six-year period.

This growth was not linear, as the market experienced a slight contraction in 2021, falling to 163.7 tons, before resuming its upward trajectory in the subsequent two years.

Domestic production consistently accounted for the vast majority of the market volume throughout this time, with imports contributing only a marginal share.

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 Guinea-Bissau
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea-Bissau 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Guinea-Bissau

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Honey production in Guinea-Bissau has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 167.1 tonnes of honey, marking a 2.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	2.5%	2.0%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Guinea-Bissau

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Guinea-Bissau exported 130 kg of honey, representing a sharp increase of 160.0% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	160.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cabo Verde was the primary destination for Guinea-Bissau's honey exports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of Guinea-Bissau's honey exports reached 88 US dollars, showing a substantial surge of 833.7% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	833.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Guinea-Bissau's honey exports were predominantly directed to Cabo Verde, which held a 100.0% share of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Guinea-Bissau

Imports in kind, kg

The import market displayed volatility during this period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 140 kg, then surged to a peak of 1 464 kg in 2019—a 10.5-fold difference. In 2020, imports dropped to 609 kg, a 58.4% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 65.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2019 at 945.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.1%)	945.4%	(58.4%)	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and Spain were the main sources for honey imports into Guinea-Bissau, together making up 92.1% of total import volume, with the remainder distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market experienced notable volatility in these years. Import values fell to a low of 566 US dollars in 2018, then jumped to a high of 7 047 US dollars in 2019—a 12.4-fold variation. In 2020, imports declined to 3 240 US dollars, a steep 54.0% drop from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1 144.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	1 144.6%	(54.0%)	60.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Portugal and Spain collectively represented 90.2% of Guinea-Bissau's honey import value, with other countries contributing a diverse but smaller portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io