Turkish honey took its place on the tables in 55 countries last year

Published Jan 27, 2022

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In 2021, despite the drought, Turkey experienced a successful year in honey production and export, with a total of 9,875 tons sold to 55 countries, generating an income of $30,498,606. This represents a 65% increase in quantity and an 18% increase in value compared to the previous year. The USA was the top buyer, followed by Germany and Spain. Honey exports from the Eastern Black Sea Region also saw a 41% increase, generating over $2 million in income. The demand for honey has increased due to the coronavirus epidemic as people are more interested in supplements.

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Despite the drought, it was a successful year in honey production and export. According to the data of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB), which operates in this field, 9 thousand 875 tons of honey was sold from Turkey to 55 countries in 2021. 30 million 498 thousand 600 dollars income was obtained from this export. Honey exports increased by 65 percent in quantity and 18 percent in value last year. USA RANKED FIRST The USA ranked first in honey exports with 8 million 860 thousand 506 dollars. This country was followed by Germany with 6 million 940 thousand 35 dollars, Spain with 2 million 261 thousand 335 dollars, Bulgaria with 1 million 124 thousand 139 dollars and Israel with 985 thousand 149 dollars. Last year, unlike in 2020, Turkey also sold honey to Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Mongolia, Venezuela, Pakistan, Kenya, Ireland, Albania and Sudan. HONEY WAS SENT TO 18 COUNTRIES FROM THE EASTERN BLACK SEA Last year, honey was exported to 18 countries from the TR90 ...

Source: Haber7