Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities.
Colombia Honey Production was 6.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.1% on 2023. Colombia’s honey production demonstrated a strong growth trajectory between 2015 and 2024, reflecting the expansion of its beekeeping sector, favorable climatic conditions, and increasing adoption of apiculture practices across the country. Honey production started at approximately 3.11 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased steadily in the following years.
Colombia Honey Production moved from 3.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+103.3%), an average of +8.2% a year. The series high was 7.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 3.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 3.89 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +50.5% in 2022.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 21 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
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 | 6.33 | −4.1% |
| 2023 | 6.60 | −5.7% |
| 2022Peak | 7.00 | +50.5% |
| 2021 | 4.65 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 3.85 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 3.84 | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 3.37 | −4.8% |
| 2017 | 3.54 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 3.28 | +5.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 3.11 | — |
Regional context
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia is highlighted.
Data definition
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.
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.
Output reached 3.28 thousand tonnes in 2016 and further increased to 3.54 thousand tonnes in 2017, indicating gradual improvements in production capacity and beekeeper participation. Although production declined slightly to 3.37 thousand tonnes in 2018, the sector recovered in subsequent years, reaching 3.84 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 3.85 thousand tonnes in 2020.
From 2021 onwards, Colombia’s honey production experienced significant expansion, highlighting the strengthening of the domestic apiculture industry. Production increased to 4.65 thousand tonnes in 2021 and continued growing rapidly to 7 thousand tonnes in 2022, marking a substantial rise compared with previous years. However, production experienced a slight decline in 2023, reaching 6.60 thousand tonnes, followed by a further reduction to approximately 6.33 thousand tonnes in 2024. Despite this decline, production levels remained considerably higher than those recorded at the beginning of the period.
Colombia’s honey industry benefits from diverse ecosystems, tropical vegetation, and abundant floral resources that provide favorable conditions for honeybee cultivation. The sector includes small-scale beekeepers and emerging commercial producers, contributing to rural livelihoods, agricultural development, and pollination services for various crops. The increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation has supported the growth of apiculture activities.
From a macro indicator perspective, Colombia’s honey production reflects a developing and expanding apiculture sector with strong growth potential. The increase from 3.11 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 6.33 thousand tonnes in 2024 demonstrates improved production capacity and growing industry participation. Future growth will depend on strengthening beekeeper support systems, improving hive management techniques, adopting modern technologies, and expanding market opportunities for Colombian honey products.
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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.
Colombia Honey Production was 6.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.1% on 2023.
Colombia Honey Production moved from 3.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+103.3%), an average of +8.2% a year. The series high was 7.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 3.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 7.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 3.11 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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.
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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