> In 2024 Afghanistan produced 1,467 t of honey, the 74th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 22%.

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# Honey production in Afghanistan

In 2024 Afghanistan produced 1,467 t of honey, the 74th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 22%. The record was 4,698 t in 1991.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20241,467 t
World rank74 of 121
10-year change−22%
Record4,698 t1991

## Honey in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.11% in 2014
kg per person0.03world 0.24
10-year change−22%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 72 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/peru/) | 1,672 | 0.08% |
| 73 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/norway/) | 1,510 | 0.08% |
| 74 | **Afghanistan** | 1,467 | 0.07% |
| 75 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/estonia/) | 1,313 | 0.07% |
| 76 | [Lebanon](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/lebanon/) | 1,231 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

### Map of world production of honey

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,467 | −5.6% |
| 2023 | 1,554 | −5.0% |
| 2022 | 1,635 | −4.4% |
| 2021 | 1,710 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 1,782 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,774 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 1,799 | −2.1% |
| 2017 | 1,838 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,876 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 1,741 | −7.7% |
| 2014 | 1,887 | −5.7% |
| 2013 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,000 | −29% |
| 2009 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,800 | −6.7% |
| 2006 | 3,000 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 2,800 | −15% |
| 2004 | 3,300 | −2.4% |
| 2003 | 3,380 | −3.8% |
| 2002 | 3,512 | −0.1% |
| 2001 | 3,515 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,634 | −3.1% |
| 1999 | 3,752 | −3.0% |
| 1998 | 3,870 | −3.0% |
| 1997 | 3,988 | −2.9% |
| 1996 | 4,107 | −2.8% |
| 1995 | 4,225 | −2.7% |
| 1994 | 4,343 | −2.7% |
| 1993 | 4,462 | −2.6% |
| 1992 | 4,580 | −2.5% |
| 1991 | 4,698 | +45% |
| 1990 | 3,244 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,000 | −17% |
| 1979 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,600 | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 3,500 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 3,500 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 3,300 | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 3,200 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 3,100 | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 | +50% |
| 1964 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 2,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports5 t USD 20,000
Exporter rank98 of 122
Imports3 t USD 13,000
Importer rank150 of 166
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of honey in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 1,467 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of honey?

Afghanistan ranked 74th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of honey in Afghanistan changed?

It fell by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 4,698 t in 1991.

### Does Afghanistan export or import natural honey?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 5 t (USD 20,000) and imports of 3 t (USD 13,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Afghanistan is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/turkey/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ethiopia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/iran/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/mexico/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ukraine/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/canada/)
[All countries producing honey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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