Lower over the period
Canada Honey Production moved from 41.73 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 35.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−15%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 43.55 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 33.75 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What Canada Honey Production shows
Canada Honey Production was 35.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 18.3% on 2023. Canada’s honey production industry demonstrated a fluctuating production pattern between 2015 and 2024, influenced by climatic conditions, agricultural factors, and changes in beekeeping productivity. Honey production began at approximately 41.74 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased gradually to 43.55 thousand tonnes in 2017, reflecting favorable conditions and steady expansion within the Canadian apiculture sector.
A 22.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2022) is 9.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +28.5% in 2023.
Ranks 11 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 11 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Canada Honey Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.46 | −18.3% |
| 2023 | 43.39 | +28.5% |
| 2022 Trough | 33.75 | −15.6% |
| 2021 | 39.98 | +6% |
| 2020 | 37.72 | −4% |
| 2019 | 39.30 | −8.8% |
| 2018 | 43.09 | −1.1% |
| 2017Peak | 43.55 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 42.90 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 41.74 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in North America
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Canada is highlighted.
1U.S.60.96
2Mexico57.43
3Canada35.46
4UK10.09
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region.
Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
About this indicator
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
Between 2018 and 2020, production experienced a decline, decreasing from 43.09 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 37.72 thousand tonnes in 2020. This reduction was associated with challenges such as unfavorable weather conditions, bee colony health concerns, and variations in crop availability affecting nectar sources. The decline highlighted the sensitivity of honey production to environmental and ecological factors.
The sector showed recovery in 2021, with production rising to 39.98 thousand tonnes, followed by a significant increase in 2023, reaching 43.39 thousand tonnes. This improvement reflected stronger colony performance, improved management practices, and favorable production conditions. However, production declined again in 2024 to 35.46 thousand tonnes, indicating continued fluctuations within the industry.
Canada remains one of the important honey-producing countries globally, supported by extensive agricultural land, diverse floral resources, and a well-established commercial beekeeping industry. The country’s honey sector plays an important role in supporting rural economies and agricultural ecosystems through pollination services.
Overall, Canadian honey production during 2015–2024 reflects a variable growth trajectory, with periods of expansion followed by production declines. Long-term industry stability will depend on addressing climate challenges, protecting pollinator health, and adopting sustainable beekeeping practices to improve production consistency. Investments in research, improved bee disease management, and technological advancements in hive monitoring will further strengthen Canada’s honey production capabilities.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canada Honey Production?
Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
What was Canada Honey Production in 2024?
Canada Honey Production was 35.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 18.3% on 2023.
How has Canada Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Canada Honey Production moved from 41.73 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 35.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−15%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 43.55 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 33.75 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Honey Production?
The highest value was 43.55 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 33.75 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What does the Canada Honey Production data include and exclude?
Included: Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region. Excluded: Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
Where does the Canada Honey Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?pickerSort=asc&pickerMetric=entityName&Food=Honey&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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