In 2023, Russia saw a 28% increase in honey exports, totaling 3.8 thousand tons, despite a 13% decrease in commercial honey production due to unfavorable weather conditions. China was the largest buyer, making up 22% of export sales, with Serbia and Slovakia also being significant importers. Bashkiria, Russia's largest 'honey region', managed to export over 111 tons of honey to seven countries, which is 2.5 times more than in 2022.