Chile: Honey exports grew in volume by 66% in January-June 2024

Published 2024년 8월 5일

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The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) reported a significant increase in Chilean honey exports for January-June 2024, with a 26% rise in value to USD 6.9 million and a 66% increase in volume to 2,776 tons compared to the same period in the previous year. Germany remains the largest market, accounting for 77.4% of the total export value. There is also notable growth in the United States, France, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and the Czech Republic. Organic honey is seeing increased demand, particularly in Germany. Additionally, exports of queen bees and other bees have grown from USD 328,000 in 2021 to over USD 1.3 million in 2024, highlighting the diversification and expansion of Chilean beekeeping products.

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The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) reported that in January-June 2024, honey exports registered a value of USD 6,906,000, with a growth of 26% compared to the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, in the aforementioned period this year, 2,776 tons of honey were shipped in volume, with an increase of 66%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The director of Odepa, Andrea García, pointed out that “This first half of 2024 has shown a recovery of key markets for Chilean honey and expansion to new destinations and products; The above represents a better scenario for a market that has been depressed in recent years.” During this first semester, exports to Germany show a significant recovery, thus consolidating itself as the most important market for Chilean honey, representing 77.4% of the total exported value, with a total of US$ 5.3 million of the US$ 6.9 million total. In addition, promising growth has been observed in the United States, France ...

Source: Odepa