Honey production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 4,485 t of honey, the 48th largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 15%. The record was 5,038 t in 2021.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,485 t
- World rank
- 48 of 121
- 10-year change
- +15%
- Record
- 5,038 t
- 2021
Honey in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.23%
- 0.22% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.48
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- +15%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Cameroon | 4,842 | 0.24% |
| 47 | Azerbaijan | 4,819 | 0.24% |
| 48 | Moldova | 4,485 | 0.23% |
| 49 | Nepal | 4,332 | 0.22% |
| 50 | Madagascar | 3,995 | 0.20% |
Map of world production of honey
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,485 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 4,451 | −0.3% |
| 2022 | 4,463 | −11% |
| 2021 | 5,038 | +70% |
| 2020 | 2,955 | −25% |
| 2019 | 3,966 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 3,927 | −1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,000 | −6.4% |
| 2016 | 4,275 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 3,951 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,896 | +15% |
| 2013 | 3,398 | +30% |
| 2012 | 2,615 | −1.5% |
| 2011 | 2,655 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 2,617 | −0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,618 | −12% |
| 2008 | 2,964 | +29% |
| 2007 | 2,300 | −13% |
| 2006 | 2,649 | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 2,413 | +13% |
| 2004 | 2,129 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 2,180 | −4.2% |
| 2002 | 2,275 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 2,185 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 2,020 | −0.5% |
| 1999 | 2,031 | −22% |
| 1998 | 2,601 | −23% |
| 1997 | 3,397 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 3,362 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 3,289 | −7.0% |
| 1994 | 3,537 | −1.8% |
| 1993 | 3,601 | −4.9% |
| 1992 | 3,785 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,153 t USD 10.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 122
- Imports
- 2 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 156 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 Moldova?
Moldova produced 4,485 t in 2024, 0.23% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of honey?
Moldova ranked 48th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of honey in Moldova changed?
It rose by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 5,038 t in 2021.
Does Moldova export or import natural honey?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 4,153 t (USD 10.7 m) and imports of 2 t (USD 14,000), 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 Moldova is imputed by FAO. 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.