Honey market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The honey market in Mozambique contracted significantly from 1 102.2 t in 2018 to 614.6 t in 2023. This decline was driven by a sharp, sustained drop in imports, which fell from 521.7 t to 36.5 t over the period, while domestic production remained stable, increasing only slightly from 580.6 t to 596.8 t.

The relative stability in local output contrasted with volatile import levels, which caused the overall market volume to fluctuate before settling at 614.6 t in 2023. Exports, though growing from a very low base, did not offset the reduction in supply from abroad.

In 2024, new development initiatives were launched, including the PróMEL project to promote sustainable beekeeping and the financing of a honey extraction and processing plant in Sofala. Regulatory updates to environmental and forestry laws were also advanced, aiming to influence production practices and market quality.

Production honey in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, honey production in Mozambique increased in 2020. The country produced 579.7 tonnes of honey that year, showing minimal change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 578.8 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.6% drop.

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

Exports honey from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

Honey exports from Mozambique have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 13.5 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 114.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 32 150%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 585.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of honey exports in kind was dominated by a single market: Asia, not elsewhere specified, which accounted for 90.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Mozambique's honey exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 17.9 thousand US dollars, marking a 97-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports showed a steep year-on-year gain of 302.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 95.2% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2 321.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the principal buyers of Mozambican honey in value terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified (61.7% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (15.7%), and Panama (12.4%). Together, these markets accounted for 89.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports honey to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Honey imports into Mozambique reached their maximum in 2018 at 521.7 tonnes, then fell to their minimum in 2019 at 69.5 tonnes, resulting in a 7.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports rose to 208.6 tonnes, marking a 200.1% year-on-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 86.7% drop.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa played a dominant role in honey imports to Mozambique in kind, consistently accounting for 92.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Honey imports into Mozambique have increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, import value totaled 206.2 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 35.0% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 35.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 122.5 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred that same year with a 19.3% drop.

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

Over 2017–2020, imports of honey to Mozambique in value terms were largely concentrated on South Africa, which accounted for 75.4% of total flows; other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

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