Honey harvest in the EU in 2020 falls by 40% and even so, prices are low

Published Nov 10, 2020

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The European Union's beekeeping sector has reached a new low in 2020, with a 40% decrease in honey harvests, leading to the EU only covering 64% of the honey sold within its borders. This decline is due to harsh weather conditions and is compounded by market volatility and the challenge of adulterated honey. The main honey producers in eastern and southern Europe are experiencing significant drops in production, with some regions seeing the worst harvests in decades. Despite these low yields, honey prices are still decreasing in major importing countries. The situation is further complicated by the lack of clear origin labeling and the growing issue of honey adulteration.

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The EU beekeeping sector registers a new negative record in 2020, with a 40% drop in honey harvests. The European Union, which is not self-sufficient, will only contribute 64% of the honey sold in its territory. Beekeepers in most European Union countries have been affected by harsh weather conditions, as the flowering periods have shortened. This is another hard blow for a sector that is already suffering from the deep structural disturbances in the market, as reflected in the volatility of the markets despite the low quantities produced, they point out from Copa-Cogeca. With heavy rains and floods in central and eastern Europe, and a severe drought in July, European beekeepers are witnessing a situation that has never before been so uneven between Member States. Given that the main honey producers are concentrated in eastern and southern Europe, the Copa and Cogeca Working Group on honey predicts an unprecedented drop in production, as hardly any typical honeys from these ...

Source: Agrodigital