Ukraine is among the top 5 global exporters of honey

Published Aug 19, 2024

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Ukrainian honey producers have seen a significant increase in their global market share over the past decade, exporting five times the amount they did in 2012. In 2023, honey exports reached over 23,000 tons, generating $44 million in the first quarter alone. The European Union is the primary market, contributing to nearly half of the export revenue. Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine remains among the top five honey exporters globally, with the EU bringing in 112 million dollars in value in 2023, accounting for 92% of total volumes. Other markets including the USA, Turkey, Great Britain, and Japan have also imported significant amounts of Ukrainian honey. This success is largely due to the liberalization of trade with the EU, providing Ukrainian beekeepers with increased access to European consumers.

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Over the past 10 years, Ukrainian honey producers have significantly strengthened their positions on world markets. If in 2012, Ukraine exported more than 10,000 tons, then according to the results of 2023, these indicators will be five times larger. This is reported by UCAB. In 2024, Ukrainian honey, despite the difficulties of a full-scale war, continues to demonstrate stable positive dynamics on the world market. In the first three months of this year, the export of honey amounted to more than 23,000 tons, which in monetary terms equals 44 million dollars. The greatest demand is always observed in the countries of the European Union, in particular in Germany, Poland and France, which currently account for almost half of the foreign exchange revenue. For several years in a row, Ukraine has been in the top five powerful exporters of honey. So, according to the results of last year, Ukraine ranks 4th among the traditional world leaders in the export of honey: No. 1: China (152.6 ...

Source: Agrobusiness