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Honey market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK honey market volume began the period at 56 397 t in 2018, buoyed by increasing health awareness and regulatory standards for quality and labeling. After a slight decline to 54 414 t in 2019, consumption rebounded to 57 474 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer preferences toward honey for its perceived immune-boosting and wellness benefits.

Market volume dipped again to 53 444 t in 2021 before rising to 58 262 t in 2022 and stabilizing near 58 566 t in 2023. This later growth was supported by the emergence of flavored honey products like 'hot honey' and sustained demand for functional honey such as Mānuka, alongside tighter UK labeling rules to improve authenticity and traceability.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of honey, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 9 417 tonnes of honey, marking a slight increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 2.9%, while the most significant decline was in 2020, when production fell by 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(1.7%)	2.7%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, honey production in the United Kingdom saw an upturn. In 2021, the output was valued at 56 502 thousand US dollars, representing a modest increase of 6.5% from 2020. Over the span from 2018 to 2021, however, production decreased by 39.1%, averaging an annualized decline of 15.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 53 044 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 28.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.9%)	(28.7%)	6.5%	(15.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, honey exports from the United Kingdom declined. In 2021, export volume totaled 2 835 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 36.4% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 13.2%, with an annualized rate of decline of 4.6%. The peak was in 2020 at 4 457 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.7%	18.9%	(36.4%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Ireland, China, and Germany—collectively accounted for 70.4% of the United Kingdom's total honey exports by volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Honey exports from the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 17.0 million US dollars, indicating a sharp drop of 34.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 49.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	(13.7%)	(34.0%)	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland (38.7% of export value), the Netherlands (7.7%), and the United States (5.7%) were the main markets for honey exports in value terms, together making up 52.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, honey imports into the United Kingdom stood at 46 863 tonnes, showing a significant reduction of 11.2% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 7.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 52 760 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	8.0%	(11.2%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China (68.0% of import volume), Mexico (6.6%), and Poland (6.3%) led as the top suppliers of honey to the United Kingdom, with their combined share reaching 80.9% of total imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Honey imports into the United Kingdom increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 134.5 million US dollars, up by 10.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 4.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 111.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	9.2%	10.9%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, China (32.3% of import value), New Zealand (30.5%), and Mexico (7.4%) remained the key partners for honey imports in value terms, together accounting for 70.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io