Honey exports grew in volume 66% in January-June 2024

Published 2024년 8월 7일

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In the first half of 2024, Chile saw a significant growth in its honey exports, with a 26% increase in value reaching USD 6,906,000 and a 66% increase in volume to 2,776 tons compared to the same period in the previous year. Germany continues to be the largest market for Chilean honey, accounting for 77.4% of the total export value. There has also been notable growth in honey exports to the United States, France, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the Czech Republic has recently emerged as a new market. Organic honey exports have experienced particular growth, with Germany being the only importer in the first half of 2024. Furthermore, there has been a notable increase in exports of queen bees and other bees, rising from USD 328,000 in 2021 to over USD 1.3 million in 2024, indicating a expanding global demand.
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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 ...

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