Lower over the period
Russia Honey Production moved from 67.74 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 65.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−3.4%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 69.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 63.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What Russia Honey Production shows
Russia Honey Production was 65.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023. Russia’s honey production demonstrated variations between 2015 and 2024, influenced by climatic conditions, agricultural patterns, availability of floral resources, and the performance of the country’s extensive beekeeping sector.
A 8.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2019) is 6.24 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −6.6% in 2017.
Ranks 7 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Russia ranks 7 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Russia 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 | 65.46 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 64.51 | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 67.01 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 64.53 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 66.37 | +4.5% |
| 2019 Trough | 63.53 | −2.3% |
| 2018 | 65.01 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 65.17 | −6.6% |
| 2016Peak | 69.76 | +3% |
| 2015 | 67.74 | — |
Regional context
How Russia compares in Europe
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Russia is highlighted.
1Russia65.46
2Ukraine53.49
3Spain33.18
4Italy21.86
5France20.03
6Finland2.30
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.
As one of the countries with a long-standing tradition of apiculture, Russia benefits from its vast geographical area, diverse ecosystems, and abundant natural vegetation that provide favourable conditions for honeybee colonies. The country’s wide range of landscapes, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural regions, supports the production of various honey types from different floral sources.
The overall trend of Russia’s honey production reflects the impact of environmental and seasonal factors on the apiculture industry. Changes in temperature, rainfall distribution, drought conditions, and flowering cycles influence honey yields and create annual fluctuations in production levels. Despite these variations, Russia has maintained a significant honey-producing capacity due to its large number of beekeepers, availability of natural resources, and established beekeeping practices. The sector includes both commercial-scale operations and traditional small-scale beekeeping activities, contributing to domestic honey supply and rural economic development.
Russia’s honey industry plays an important role in supporting agricultural sustainability through pollination services that enhance crop productivity and maintain ecosystem balance. The sector continues to benefit from increasing interest in natural honey products and the preservation of traditional beekeeping methods. However, challenges such as climate variability, environmental changes, and factors affecting bee colony health influence long-term production stability. Overall, Russia’s honey production from 2015 to 2024 reflects a resource-rich and resilient apiculture sector with substantial agricultural importance, strong production potential, and continued relevance in the global honey industry.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Russia 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 Russia Honey Production in 2024?
Russia Honey Production was 65.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023.
How has Russia Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Russia Honey Production moved from 67.74 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 65.46 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−3.4%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 69.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 63.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Russia Honey Production?
The highest value was 69.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 63.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What does the Russia 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 Russia 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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