Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities.
Turkey Honey Production was 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 16.9% on 2023. Turkey’s honey production experienced fluctuations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in climatic conditions, environmental factors, bee colony productivity, and developments within the country’s extensive beekeeping sector. Honey production started at approximately 108.13 thousand tonnes in 2015 and declined slightly to 105.73 thousand tonnes in 2016.
Turkey Honey Production moved from 108.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−11.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 118.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2024) is 22.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +22.8% in 2022.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 3 for 2024, behind China (444.8 Thousand Tonnes) and India (146 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 4.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 95.49 | −16.9% |
| 2023 | 114.9 | −2.9% |
| 2022Peak | 118.3 | +22.8% |
| 2021 | 96.34 | −7.4% |
| 2020 | 104.1 | −4.8% |
| 2019 | 109.3 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 107.9 | −5.7% |
| 2017 | 114.5 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 105.7 | −2.2% |
| 2015 | 108.1 | — |
Regional context
Honey Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Turkey 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 in 2017, reaching 114.47 thousand tonnes, before decreasing again to 107.92 thousand tonnes in 2018. The variation during these years highlights the sensitivity of honey production to seasonal conditions and agricultural factors influencing beekeeping performance.
From 2019 to 2024, Turkey’s honey production continued to show an uneven pattern with notable changes in annual output. Production increased to 109.33 thousand tonnes in 2019 but declined to 104.08 thousand tonnes in 2020 and further decreased to 96.34 thousand tonnes in 2021, marking the lowest production level during the observed period. However, the sector demonstrated strong recovery in 2022, with production rising to approximately 118.30 thousand tonnes, followed by 114.89 thousand tonnes in 2023. By 2024, production stood at around 95.49 thousand tonnes, indicating continued fluctuations despite Turkey’s strong production capacity.
Turkey’s honey industry is supported by favorable geographical conditions, diverse vegetation, and one of the world’s largest beekeeping communities. The country benefits from rich floral resources, including forests, agricultural areas, and unique nectar sources that support different varieties of honey production. Beekeeping contributes significantly to rural livelihoods, agricultural sustainability, and pollination services across various crop sectors.
From a macro indicator perspective, Turkey’s honey production reflects a large and established apiculture industry with considerable production potential. Although annual output fluctuated between 2015 and 2024, Turkey maintained a strong position in global honey production due to its extensive beekeeping infrastructure and natural advantages. Future growth opportunities will depend on sustainable hive management, climate adaptation strategies, disease control measures, and modernization of beekeeping practices to improve production stability.
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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.
Turkey Honey Production was 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 16.9% on 2023.
Turkey Honey Production moved from 108.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−11.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 118.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 95.49 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 118.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 95.49 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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