Domestic honey consumption in Ukraine exceeded 50% of the annual harvest

Published 2021년 12월 16일

Tridge summary

In 2021, Ukraine experienced a surge in domestic honey consumption, the first in eight years, surpassing honey exports for the first time, as reported by beekeeper Valery Kureiko and the press service of TM 'Noble Honey'. This increase is attributed to marketing efforts, media coverage, and the pandemic's drive towards natural remedies. The price hike in honey, caused by adverse weather conditions due to climate change, also contributed to the growth in domestic sales. The majority of the honey harvest (over 50%) was consumed domestically, with Ukrainian consumers enjoying the honey rather than storing it.

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In 2021, beekeepers and other honey market operators saw a significant increase in domestic consumption of natural honey in Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of TM "Noble Honey". "In 2021, for the first time in the last 8 years, domestic consumption exceeded the volume of honey exports abroad," said beekeeper and co-owner of TM Valery Kureiko. According to him, this happened primarily as a result of extensive information work by beekeepers, as well as the activity of the media to promote beekeeping products. The increase in honey consumption is also due to the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic, which has prompted many people to turn to traditional and natural remedies. The increase in the price of honey was a positive factor in the growth of domestic sales of honey. It happened due to unfavorable weather conditions, which negatively affected the development of bee colonies. Climate change disrupts the normal development of bee colonies, bees are weakened, and ...

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