Market research

Honey market in Russia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian honey market volume fluctuated between 61 and 64 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023. It declined to 61 thousand tons in 2019 due to a decrease in the number of bee colonies. However, volume recovered to 64 thousand tons in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer preferences towards natural products, and import substitution policies stimulated domestic production.

After a slight dip to 61 thousand tons in 2021, the market grew to 64 thousand tons in 2022 against the backdrop of Western sanctions, which fostered increased domestic production and exports to friendly countries such as China and EAEU states. In 2023, market volume again contracted to 61 thousand tons due to a further reduction in bee colonies. Throughout the period, state quality control via the "Mercury" and "VetIS" systems was strengthened, enhancing market transparency.

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 Russia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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 Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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 Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked 9th globally in honey production.

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Russia's honey production rebounded. In 2020, Russia produced 66 368 tonnes of honey, representing a 4.5% increase from 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 63 526 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.3% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(2.3%)	4.5%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Russia's honey production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, honey output was valued at 119.2 million US dollars, marking a significant contraction of 18.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 40.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.8%)	(5.3%)	(18.8%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Honey exports from Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 802 tonnes, showing a gain of 15.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 47.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	24.1%	15.3%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (55.3% of exports in volume), Belarus (10.2%), and Kazakhstan (9.4%) were the main markets for Russia's honey exports, collectively accounting for 74.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Russia's honey export value totaled 5 034 thousand US dollars, showing a drop of 10.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 13.9%, with a CAGR of -4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 672 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 20.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	20.2%	(10.4%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (49.5% of exports in value), Belarus (9.2%), and the United States (8.8%) led the structure of Russia's honey exports by value, together representing 67.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Honey imports to Russia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 215 tonnes, marking a solid rise of 19.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 38.5%, with a CAGR of 11.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 135 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 12.7%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest increase of 33.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	33.0%	19.3%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (45.4% of imports in volume), France (11.4%), and Kazakhstan (9.3%) together absorbed 66.2% of Russia's honey imports, making them the main sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Honey imports to Russia increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Russia imported 838 thousand US dollars worth of honey, up by 9.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 630 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 12.8%. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase of 22.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	22.0%	9.0%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (46.7% of imports in value), France (17.5%), and Kazakhstan (5.4%) together absorbed 69.6% of Russia's honey imports by value, making them the main sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io