> In 2024 Israel produced 3,800 t of honey, the 51st largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%.

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# Honey production in Israel

In 2024 Israel produced 3,800 t of honey, the 51st largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 4,500 t in 2022.

Production, 20243,800 t
World rank51 of 121
10-year change+19%
Record4,500 t2022

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

## Israel compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.19%0.18% in 2014
kg per person0.40world 0.24
10-year change+19%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/nepal/) | 4,332 | 0.22% |
| 50 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/madagascar/) | 3,995 | 0.20% |
| 51 | **Israel** | 3,800 | 0.19% |
| 52 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/egypt/) | 3,782 | 0.19% |
| 53 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/tunisia/) | 3,675 | 0.18% |

[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; Israel is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,800 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 3,500 | −22% |
| 2022 | 4,500 | +13% |
| 2021 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 4,000 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 3,800 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 3,600 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3,500 | +40% |
| 2016 | 2,500 | −17% |
| 2015 | 3,000 | −6.3% |
| 2014 | 3,200 | −5.9% |
| 2013 | 3,400 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 3,100 | −3.1% |
| 2011 | 3,200 | +28% |
| 2010 | 2,500 | −17% |
| 2009 | 3,000 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 2,800 | −15% |
| 2007 | 3,300 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,300 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 3,220 | −11% |
| 2004 | 3,600 | +16% |
| 2003 | 3,100 | −11% |
| 2002 | 3,471 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 3,268 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 3,052 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 3,000 | +20% |
| 1998 | 2,500 | −7.4% |
| 1997 | 2,700 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 2,500 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 2,450 | +20% |
| 1994 | 2,050 | −3.5% |
| 1993 | 2,125 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,125 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 2,030 | −26% |
| 1990 | 2,730 | +35% |
| 1989 | 2,020 | −17% |
| 1988 | 2,420 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,420 | +59% |
| 1986 | 1,520 | −25% |
| 1985 | 2,020 | −0.2% |
| 1984 | 2,025 | −8.0% |
| 1983 | 2,200 | +10% |
| 1982 | 2,000 | −29% |
| 1981 | 2,800 | +70% |
| 1980 | 1,650 | −8.3% |
| 1979 | 1,800 | −18% |
| 1978 | 2,200 | +47% |
| 1977 | 1,500 | −12% |
| 1976 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,700 | −2.9% |
| 1974 | 1,750 | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 1,650 | −5.7% |
| 1972 | 1,750 | −13% |
| 1971 | 2,000 | +21% |
| 1970 | 1,650 | −11% |
| 1969 | 1,850 | −2.6% |
| 1968 | 1,900 | −24% |
| 1967 | 2,500 | +12% |
| 1966 | 2,225 | +46% |
| 1965 | 1,520 | +25% |
| 1964 | 1,220 | +49% |
| 1963 | 820 | −8.9% |
| 1962 | 900 | +3.4% |
| 1961 | 870 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports22 t USD 186,000
Exporter rank82 of 122
Imports3,780 t USD 8.7 m
Importer rank29 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 Israel?

Israel produced 3,800 t in 2024, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Israel ranked 51st of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.

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

It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 4,500 t in 2022.

### Does Israel export or import natural honey?

In 2024 Israel reported exports of 22 t (USD 186,000) and imports of 3,780 t (USD 8.7 m), 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. 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 Israel

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/israel/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/israel/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/israel/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/israel/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/israel/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/israel/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/israel/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/israel/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/israel/)[Grapefruit and pomelos](https://husfarm.com/production/grapefruit/israel/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/israel/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/israel/)
[Agricultural production in Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/country/israel/)

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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