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Honey market in Tonga

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The honey market in Tonga experienced a contraction in 2019, with volume falling to 12 360 kg from 14 502 kg the previous year. This was followed by a period of stabilization in 2020, where the market size remained nearly flat at 12 410 kg. No specific driving events for these movements were highlighted in the available sources for those years.

A recovery phase began in 2021, with market volume growing to 13 301 kg. This expansion accelerated significantly in 2022, reaching 14 750 kg, largely driven by a substantial rise in imports which offset a decline in domestic production. The January 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption disrupted local infrastructure and transport, adversely affecting agricultural activities and honey production logistics. Market growth continued into 2023, with volume increasing to 15 537 kg.

In 2024, focus shifted toward enhancing the export framework for agricultural products, including honey. Initiatives such as improved fumigation services and workshops to strengthen exporter capabilities aimed to improve compliance with international standards and build trade relationships. Concurrently, climate change impacts were noted as contributing to agricultural supply shortages and price volatility, presenting ongoing challenges for local production.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tonga's honey production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 11,080 kg of honey, which represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.7%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(1.5%)	(0.8%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Tonga

According to marketing analysis, Tonga did not export any honey between 2017 and 2020.

Imports honey to Tonga

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,190 kg, while the highest was in 2018 at 3,162 kg, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports rose to 1,330 kg, marking an 11.8% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 62.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 109.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	109.2%	(62.4%)	11.8%	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source for honey imports to Tonga, accounting for 79.2% of the total volume. Other countries each held much smaller shares during this time.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Tonga's honey imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled $6,421 US, which is a 41.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 34.4%, averaging an annual decline of 13.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $13,021 US, with the largest increase that year at 33.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.0%	(15.6%)	(41.6%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and New Zealand together accounted for 92.4% of Tonga's honey imports in value terms, showing a high level of market concentration, with many smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io