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Honey market in Timor-Leste

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the natural honey market in Timor-Leste experienced steady, albeit slow, expansion. Market volume grew from 578.6 t to 599.5 t, driven by a gradual rise in domestic production from 573.9 t to 588.1 t and a more than doubling of imports from 4.6 t to 11.4 t. A temporary export of 7.2 t in 2022 caused a slight dip in market size that year, but the overall trajectory remained upward.

In 2024, honey imports rose further to 15.5 t, continuing the established trend. This increase coincided with broad economic growth of 4%, fueled by higher public spending and investment, which likely bolstered consumer demand for honey. Additionally, the establishment of a Special Development Fund for strategic projects created potential avenues for investment in agricultural sectors, including apiculture.

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

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 Timor-Leste has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 584.6 tonnes of honey, marking a slight rise of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Timor-Leste

Exports in kind, kg

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind showed a strong reliance on South Korea, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, virtually all honey exports from Timor-Leste in value terms were linked to South Korea, with its share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports honey to Timor-Leste

Imports in kind, kg

Honey imports into Timor-Leste have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 321 kg, representing a sharp increase of 50.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 55.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 627 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	19.2%	50.9%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Singapore were the leading sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 84.3% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Honey deliveries to Timor-Leste have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the import value was recorded at 29 172 US dollars, showing an uptick of 47.5% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 44.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 031 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 25.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.5%)	31.6%	47.5%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for imports in value terms were China (66.2% of imports), Singapore (11.9% of imports), and Indonesia (8.9% of imports), together accounting for 87.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io