Honey production in Latvia
In 2024 Latvia produced 2,193 t of honey, the 66th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 29%. The record was 2,319 t in 2023.
- Production, 2024
- 2,193 t
- World rank
- 66 of 121
- 10-year change
- +29%
- Record
- 2,319 t
- 2023
Honey in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.10% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.17
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- +29%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Sierra Leone | 2,240 | 0.11% |
| 65 | Guatemala | 2,203 | 0.11% |
| 66 | Latvia | 2,193 | 0.11% |
| 67 | Armenia | 2,000 | 0.10% |
| 68 | Georgia | 1,900 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of honey
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,193 | −5.4% |
| 2023 | 2,319 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,302 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 2,135 | +27% |
| 2020 | 1,679 | −22% |
| 2019 | 2,152 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 1,998 | +22% |
| 2017 | 1,639 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1,585 | −24% |
| 2015 | 2,091 | +23% |
| 2014 | 1,704 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 1,666 | +41% |
| 2012 | 1,180 | +40% |
| 2011 | 842 | +25% |
| 2010 | 676 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 631 | −8.3% |
| 2008 | 688 | −24% |
| 2007 | 901 | −35% |
| 2006 | 1,383 | +51% |
| 2005 | 916 | +23% |
| 2004 | 746 | +35% |
| 2003 | 552 | −27% |
| 2002 | 760 | +32% |
| 2001 | 575 | +73% |
| 2000 | 333 | −8.0% |
| 1999 | 362 | +27% |
| 1998 | 286 | −59% |
| 1997 | 700 | +24% |
| 1996 | 563 | −45% |
| 1995 | 1,033 | −27% |
| 1994 | 1,420 | −31% |
| 1993 | 2,053 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 1,906 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 367 t USD 1.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 58 of 122
- Imports
- 278 t USD 1.0 m
- Importer rank
- 65 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of honey in Latvia?
Latvia produced 2,193 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of honey?
Latvia ranked 66th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of honey in Latvia changed?
It rose by 29% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 2,319 t in 2023.
Does Latvia export or import natural honey?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 367 t (USD 1.5 m) and imports of 278 t (USD 1.0 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.