Lower over the period
Egypt Honey Production moved from 4.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−23.6%), an average of −2.9% a year. The series high was 5.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 3.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What Egypt Honey Production shows
Egypt Honey Production was 3.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.5% on 2023. Egypt’s honey production experienced a fluctuating trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting variations in climatic conditions, beekeeping productivity, and changes within the country’s apiculture sector. Honey production started at approximately 4.95 thousand tonnes in 2015 and declined to 4.38 thousand tonnes in 2016.
A 32.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2022) is 1.78 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +32.4% in 2018.
Ranks 24 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 24 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Egypt 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 | 3.78 | −1.5% |
| 2023 | 3.84 | +3.3% |
| 2022 Trough | 3.71 | −10.8% |
| 2021 | 4.17 | −8.8% |
| 2020 | 4.57 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 4.50 | −18.1% |
| 2018Peak | 5.49 | +32.4% |
| 2017 | 4.15 | −5.2% |
| 2016 | 4.38 | −11.6% |
| 2015 | 4.95 | — |
Regional context
How Egypt compares across countries
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Egypt is highlighted.
1China444.8
2India146
3Turkey95.49
4Iran80.25
5Argentina69.30
6Brazil67.31
7Russia65.46
24Egypt3.78
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.
The downward movement continued in 2017, with production decreasing further to 4.15 thousand tonnes, indicating challenges affecting honeybee productivity and harvesting conditions. However, production showed improvement in 2018, reaching 5.49 thousand tonnes, supported by favorable beekeeping conditions and improved honey harvesting activities.
From 2019 onwards, Egypt’s honey production remained relatively stable but followed a gradual declining pattern. Production recorded approximately 4.50 thousand tonnes in 2019 and increased slightly to 4.57 thousand tonnes in 2020. However, output declined in subsequent years, reaching 4.17 thousand tonnes in 2021 and further decreasing to 3.71 thousand tonnes in 2022, which represented the lowest production level during the observed period. The sector showed a slight recovery in 2023, with production increasing to 3.84 thousand tonnes, but declined marginally again in 2024 to approximately 3.78 thousand tonnes.
Egypt’s honey industry benefits from its favorable agricultural environment, diverse vegetation, and long history of beekeeping practices. The sector includes both traditional and commercial beekeeping operations, contributing to rural livelihoods and agricultural sustainability through pollination services. However, factors such as climate variability, changes in floral availability, and environmental pressures can influence annual honey output.
From a macro indicator perspective, Egypt’s honey production reflects a relatively stable but slightly declining apiculture sector over the decade. The decrease from 4.95 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 3.78 thousand tonnes in 2024 indicates production challenges despite the country’s established beekeeping traditions. Future growth opportunities will depend on improving hive management techniques, strengthening bee colony health, adopting modern apiculture practices, and enhancing sustainability within the honey production industry.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Egypt 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 Egypt Honey Production in 2024?
Egypt Honey Production was 3.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.5% on 2023.
How has Egypt Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Egypt Honey Production moved from 4.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−23.6%), an average of −2.9% a year. The series high was 5.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 3.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Honey Production?
The highest value was 5.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 3.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What does the Egypt 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 Egypt 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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