Ukraine Ranked Among the Top Five Global Honey Exporters in 2024
Ukraine ranked fifth among the largest honey exporters in the world in 2024. During this period, Ukrainian producers sold products worth 167 million dollars, accounting for nearly 9.5% of the total global honey export volume. The share of honey exports in the structure of Ukraine’s agricultural exports reached 0.7%.
This is reported by AgroReview
Global Leaders in Honey Exports
According to current data, China remains in first place for honey export volumes in 2024, with a result of 265 million dollars. Following are New Zealand (250 million dollars), Argentina (186 million dollars), India (182 million dollars), and Ukraine (167 million dollars).
- China – 265 million dollars
- New Zealand – 250 million dollars
- Argentina – 186 million dollars
- India – 182 million dollars
- Ukraine – 167 million dollars
Export and Logistics Features
2024 was a record year for Ukraine over the last decade, linked to the gradual recovery of the global honey market after a significant decline in 2023. The European Union remains the largest importer of Ukrainian honey, accounting for 82% of the total export volume. The United States purchased 15% of the products, while Israel and Japan each accounted for 1%.
Due to the priority of the European market, exporters most often used land logistics routes. About 83% of the honey was transported by trucks and rail through the “Solidarity Lanes,” with another 10% through Danube ports, while only 2% of the export went through the Black Sea ports.
Experts note that “Ukraine has confidently secured its place among the top five global honey exporters, demonstrating record figures in 2024 despite the war.”
The high share of exports to the EU and established logistics contribute to the stability of the industry even under conditions of limited access to seaports.