China becomes the third largest importer of Russian honey

In 2024, China imported 800 tons of honey from Russia. Slovakia topped the list (import volume 1,200 tons), and Serbia ranked second (slightly more than 1,000 tons). In 2024, Russia's honey exports exceeded 5,000 tons, a record high, a year-on-year increase of 40%. More than 50 countries purchased Russian honey. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Russia is one of the top ten honey producers. According to statistics from the World Bank, Russia currently ranks fourth in China's honey import rankings, second only to New Zealand, Australia and Thailand. According to the Russian Agricultural Products Export Development The center estimates that by 2030, Russia's honey exports may reach 10 million US dollars. On March 18, the Russian Agricultural Products Export Center told the Russian Satellite News Agency that according to preliminary statistics, Russia's agricultural product exports to China in 2024 will exceed 8.3 million tons, ...