Even with a 20% reduction in honey exports in the first quarter, Brazil’s scenario is still sweet for 2023

Published 2023년 7월 17일

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The beekeeping market in Brazil is primarily composed of small beekeepers, with half of them producing about 17% of the country's honey, including for export. Brazil has low domestic consumption of honey compared to the global average, with only 60 grams per capita per year. However, there is potential for Brazil to expand its honey production and increase exports, especially considering the appreciation of the real against the dollar and the demand from foreign markets.

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The beekeeping market in Brazil is mostly made up of small beekeepers and half of them produce about 17% of all honey, including for export. While below 1% of the total beekeepers constitute more than 701 hives and produce 9.8% of the honey, a possible scenario as a result of more investment and zeal by the producer. Brazilians consume very little of the product, while the world average honey consumption is 240 grams per capita per year, in Brazil domestic consumption is one of the lowest in the world: 60 grams. This represents approximately 15,000 tons of honey, 53% of which is destined for table honey, used to sweeten beverages, fruits or fresh consumption; 35% consumed by the food industry and used as ingredients; and the last 11% consumed by the cosmetics, tobacco and animal feed industries. Currently, Brazil ranks eleventh in honey production, with around 42,000 tons, behind China in first place and Turkey. Worldwide, 1,850,868 tons are produced per year. One of the factors ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas