In 2024, Ukraine ranked third in the world in terms of honey exports among traditional leaders, supplying 85.8 thousand tons of products to international markets. This was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UAC).
The top five largest honey exporters in the world in 2024 are as follows:
- China — 169,600 tons
- India — 94,800 tons
- Ukraine — 85,800 tons
- Argentina — 78.1 thousand tons
- Vietnam — 48.2 thousand tons
It is noted that honey is perhaps one of the few components of Ukrainian agricultural exports that has not been affected by the blockade of seaports by Russian troops, as its main consumers are European countries.
Previously, quotas for duty-free imports of this product, which were allocated under the Association Agreement with the EU, were exhausted by Ukrainian exporters in a matter of days — sometimes as early as January 4.
After the European Union abolished customs duties and fees on Ukrainian exports, Ukrainian beekeepers had profitable export opportunities.
The largest buyers of Ukrainian honey in 2024 were:
- Germany — 18.9 thousand tons
- USA — 12.1 thousand tons
- Poland — 9.7 thousand tons
- France — 9.6 thousand tons
- Belgium — 7.1 thousand tons
In addition, Ukrainian honey was present in other markets, namely: Turkey, Great Britain, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Qatar, Jordan, and others.
