Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities.
Iran Honey Production was 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.9% on 2023. Iran’s honey production showed a consistent and positive growth trend between 2015 and 2024, highlighting the country’s expanding apiculture sector and increasing efficiency within its beekeeping industry. Honey production began at approximately 72.87 thousand tonnes in 2015 and experienced a slight decline in 2016, reaching 67.78 thousand tonnes.
Iran Honey Production moved from 72.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+10.1%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 67.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 12.47 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −7% in 2016.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Iran ranks 4 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 80.25 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 78.01 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 76.27 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 74.62 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 73.95 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 72.42 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 73.29 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 72.21 | +6.5% |
| 2016 Trough | 67.78 | −7% |
| 2015 | 72.87 | — |
Regional context
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Iran 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.
However, production recovered steadily from 2017 onwards, increasing to 72.21 thousand tonnes and continuing its upward movement in subsequent years. This growth reflects improvements in beekeeping practices, better utilization of natural floral resources, and increasing participation of rural communities in honey production activities.
Between 2018 and 2024, Iran’s honey production maintained a stable growth trajectory. Production increased from 73.29 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 72.42 thousand tonnes in 2019, followed by further growth to 73.95 thousand tonnes in 2020. The sector continued strengthening in the following years, with output reaching 74.62 thousand tonnes in 2021, 76.27 thousand tonnes in 2022, and 78.01 thousand tonnes in 2023. By 2024, Iran’s honey production reached approximately 80.25 thousand tonnes, marking the highest production level during the observed period and demonstrating long-term sector expansion.
Iran’s honey industry benefits from diverse climatic zones, extensive vegetation, and favorable conditions for beekeeping across different regions. The country’s apiculture sector includes both commercial and small-scale beekeeping operations, contributing to rural employment, agricultural sustainability, and pollination support for various crops. The availability of diverse nectar sources enables the production of different honey varieties, strengthening domestic and export opportunities.
From a macro indicator perspective, Iran’s honey production reflects a steadily developing apiculture industry with strong production fundamentals. The increase from 72.87 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 80.25 thousand tonnes in 2024 indicates improved production capacity and resilience despite environmental and climatic challenges. Future growth of the sector will depend on sustainable hive management, conservation of pollinator resources, adoption of modern technologies, and expansion of value-added honey markets.
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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.
Iran Honey Production was 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.9% on 2023.
Iran Honey Production moved from 72.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+10.1%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 67.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 80.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 67.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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