Broadly stable
Spain Honey Production moved from 33.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 33.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.8%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 36.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 27.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What Spain Honey Production shows
Spain Honey Production was 33.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21% on 2023. Spain’s honey production displayed a fluctuating trend between 2015 and 2024, influenced by climatic conditions, flowering patterns, bee colony productivity, and changes within the country’s beekeeping sector. Honey production was recorded at approximately 33.44 thousand tonnes in 2015, followed by a gradual decline in the following years, reaching around 29.39 thousand tonnes in 2017.
A 24.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2022) is 8.99 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +23.8% in 2018.
Ranks 12 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 12 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.7% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Spain 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 | 33.18 | +21% |
| 2023 | 27.42 | +0.1% |
| 2022 Trough | 27.40 | −19.6% |
| 2021 | 34.07 | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 30.51 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 31.16 | −14.4% |
| 2018Peak | 36.39 | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 29.39 | −5.2% |
| 2016 | 31.02 | −7.2% |
| 2015 | 33.44 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Spain 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.
Production recovered in 2018 to approximately 36.39 thousand tonnes, representing the highest output level during the period. However, honey production experienced further variations in subsequent years, declining to around 27.40 thousand tonnes in 2022 before stabilizing at approximately 33.18 thousand tonnes in 2024.
The overall trend reflects Spain’s strong and well-established position within the European honey industry, supported by favourable climatic conditions, diverse ecosystems, and extensive beekeeping activities across different regions. Spain benefits from a wide range of flowering plants and agricultural landscapes that provide suitable conditions for honeybee colonies, enabling the production of various honey types. The fluctuations observed during the decade highlight the impact of environmental factors, including temperature variations, drought conditions, rainfall patterns, and changes in floral availability, which directly influence honey yields.
Spain’s honey production sector includes professional, commercial, and small-scale beekeepers who contribute significantly to rural economies and agricultural sustainability. The industry plays an essential role in supporting biodiversity and crop productivity through pollination services while meeting domestic and international demand for natural honey products. Despite annual variations, Spain has maintained a stable production capacity due to its strong apiculture traditions, advanced beekeeping practices, and diverse honey-producing regions. Overall, Spain’s honey production from 2015 to 2024 reflects a resilient and adaptable apiculture industry with continued importance in the European agricultural landscape and global honey market.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Spain
- 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 Spain 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 Spain Honey Production in 2024?
Spain Honey Production was 33.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21% on 2023.
How has Spain Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Spain Honey Production moved from 33.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 33.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.8%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 36.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 27.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Honey Production?
The highest value was 36.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 27.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What does the Spain 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 Spain 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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