Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities.
North America Honey Production was 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 6.7% on 2023. North America Honey Production was 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 6.7% on 2023. North America Honey Production moved from 193.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−12.8%), an average of −1.5% a year.
North America Honey Production moved from 193.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−12.8%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 198.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2024) is 29.33 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +10.1% in 2018.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 60.96 Thousand Tonnes, 36.1% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 168.8 | −6.7% |
| 2023 | 180.9 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 173 | −4.1% |
| 2021 | 180.5 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 177.8 | −8.8% |
| 2019 | 195 | −1.6% |
| 2018Peak | 198.1 | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 180 | −6.4% |
| 2016 | 192.2 | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 193.6 | — |
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.
The series high was 198.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024. The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2024) is 29.33 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +10.1% in 2018. Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 60.96 Thousand Tonnes, 36.1% of the regional total.
The region’s honey industry benefits from extensive commercial and small-scale beekeeping operations, diverse floral resources, and advanced apiculture practices. Honey production plays an important role in supporting agricultural productivity through pollination services while contributing to food production, rural employment, and the broader agricultural economy. Major honey-producing countries within North America continue to invest in improved hive management, disease control, and sustainable beekeeping techniques to maintain production efficiency.
From a macro indicator perspective, North America’s honey production reflects a resilient and well-developed apiculture sector. Despite periodic fluctuations caused by environmental and climatic conditions, the region recorded an overall upward trend over the decade. Continued investment in sustainable beekeeping, pollinator conservation, technological innovation, and climate adaptation measures is expected to further strengthen honey production and support long-term industry growth.
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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.
North America Honey Production was 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 6.7% on 2023.
North America Honey Production moved from 193.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−12.8%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 198.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 198.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 168.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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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