Between January and July 2024, honey exports from Paraná ports saw a significant increase of 376% compared to the previous year, reaching 3,847 tons. This growth is part of a larger 26% increase in Brazil's honey exports, totaling 21,144 tons. The United States and Canada are the primary consumers, as China faces quality issues. Paraná is now a major honey exporting country, with the Port of Paranaguá being the second largest honey export port in Brazil. The economic exploitation of bees in Paraná and Brazil is also on the rise.