Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities.
Romania Honey Production was 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 6% on 2022. Romania’s honey production demonstrated a variable trend between 2015 and 2024, influenced by climatic conditions, flowering patterns, bee colony productivity, and the overall performance of the country’s apiculture sector.
Romania Honey Production moved from 27.89 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+13.1%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 21.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 10.34 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +42.3% in 2017.
Among the 29 countries in this dataset, Romania ranks 13 for 2023, behind China (463.5 Thousand Tonnes) and Turkey (114.9 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.6% of the global total in 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 31.54 | +6% |
| 2022 | 29.76 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 30.83 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 30.71 | +21.5% |
| 2019 | 25.27 | −13.3% |
| 2018 | 29.16 | −3.4% |
| 2017 | 30.18 | +42.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 21.20 | −24% |
| 2015 | 27.89 | — |
Regional context
Honey Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Romania 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.
During this period, Romania maintained its position as an important honey-producing country in Europe due to its favourable natural resources, extensive agricultural areas, and long-standing beekeeping traditions. The country’s diverse landscapes, including agricultural fields, forests, and natural meadows, provide suitable conditions for honeybee colonies and support the production of different honey varieties.
The production pattern reflects the sensitivity of Romania’s honey industry to environmental and seasonal factors. Variations in temperature, rainfall levels, drought conditions, and the availability of nectar-rich plants have a direct impact on annual honey yields. Despite these fluctuations, Romania’s beekeeping sector has demonstrated resilience through improved management practices, growing professionalization among beekeepers, and continued demand for natural honey products. The presence of both commercial and small-scale beekeeping operations contributes significantly to maintaining the country’s honey supply and supporting rural economic activities.
Romania’s honey production industry plays an important role beyond food production by providing essential pollination services that contribute to agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation. The sector benefits from a strong beekeeping culture, favourable ecological conditions, and increasing interest in sustainable agricultural practices. However, challenges such as climate variability, changing ecosystems, and pressures on pollinator populations continue to influence production performance. Overall, Romania’s honey production from 2015 to 2024 reflects a stable and significant apiculture sector with strong agricultural importance, environmental dependency, and continued potential within the European honey market.
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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.
Romania Honey Production was 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 6% on 2022.
Romania Honey Production moved from 27.89 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+13.1%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 21.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 31.54 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 21.20 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 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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