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Honey market in Syria, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Honey production in Syria expanded consistently from 2 557 t in 2018 to 3 846 t in 2023, lifting the total market volume from 2 581 t to 3 843 t over the same period. The sector maintained growth despite ongoing challenges such as high production costs and difficult marketing conditions.

A key driver emerged in 2022 when a 25% drop in the cost of some beekeeping supplies following political changes encouraged producers to raise hive numbers. Earlier, a 2021 central bank decision to end certain foreign-currency regulations likely supported export operations, though external trade remained modest. The sector also benefited from promotional events like the Damascus Honey Festival, which gathered 50 specialized companies and provided training on varroa mite control.

While earlier years saw pressures from conflict, fuel price hikes, and scarce forage, production continued to rise. By 2024, the industry showed signs of recovery with hive counts exceeding 532 000 and new investment projects launched, backed by support programs from the agriculture ministry and international organizations.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Syria

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 Syria has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Syria produced 2 909 tons of honey, marking a 10.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	2.8%	10.6%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Syria

Exports in kind, kg

Syria's honey exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 39 905 kg, a substantial increase of 2,825.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 10,984.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 380.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	197.9%	2 825.1%	380.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were the primary destinations for Syria's honey exports in volume terms, while other markets individually played a smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of honey exports from Syria has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 113.5 thousand US dollars, showing a remarkable 2,147.4% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 7,588.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 325.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.1%	66.8%	2 147.4%	325.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates were the key markets for Syria's honey exports in value terms, accounting for 52.8%, 22.7%, and 21.0% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 96.5% of all export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Syria

Imports in kind, kg

The honey import market in Syria displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 1 kg, down by 100.0% from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2018 with 24 461 kg, representing a 30.2% increase that year. The difference between the 2018 peak and 2020 trough was 24,461-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.2%	(44.9%)	(100.0%)	(96.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated Syria's honey imports in volume terms, making up 75.2% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Syria's honey import market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Imports fell to 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, a sharp decline of 99.9% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 124.8 thousand US dollars, which saw an 8.0% increase that year. The difference between the 2018 peak and 2020 trough was 2,953-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	(32.9%)	(99.9%)	(92.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Turkey and Germany together accounted for 97.8% of Syria's honey imports in value terms, with other countries contributing a diverse but minor share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io