Honey prices in Transcarpathia, Ukraine have increased by up to a third over the past year due to high demand and export to EU countries. However, beekeeping requires continuous investment, and the mild winter and varroa mite posed threats to bees. The year brought almost no revenue to beekeepers, and the demand for their artworks, which make up 75-80% of their annual income, has significantly dropped due to surcharges. Interest for sales remains low, and the increase in sugar prices in autumn caused further financial strain. The expansion of capital-intensive agricultural holdings in the county also poses a threat to bee pastures.