Honey production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 4,332 t of honey, the 49th largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 111%. The record was 5,168 t in 2022.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,332 t
- World rank
- 49 of 121
- 10-year change
- +111%
- Record
- 5,168 t
- 2022
Honey in Nepal, 2004–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.12% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- +111%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Azerbaijan | 4,819 | 0.24% |
| 48 | Moldova | 4,485 | 0.23% |
| 49 | Nepal | 4,332 | 0.22% |
| 50 | Madagascar | 3,995 | 0.20% |
| 51 | Israel | 3,800 | 0.19% |
Map of world production of honey
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,332 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 4,308 | −17% |
| 2022 | 5,168 | +27% |
| 2021 | 4,062 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 3,795 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 3,980 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 3,980 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,950 | +13% |
| 2016 | 3,500 | +112% |
| 2015 | 1,650 | −20% |
| 2014 | 2,050 | +26% |
| 2013 | 1,625 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 1,500 | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 1,365 | +24% |
| 2010 | 1,100 | +29% |
| 2009 | 850 | −15% |
| 2008 | 1,000 | +54% |
| 2007 | 650 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 650 | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 600 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 577 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9 t USD 22,000
- Exporter rank
- 94 of 122
- Imports
- 642 t USD 1.2 m
- Importer rank
- 55 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 4,332 t in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of honey?
Nepal ranked 49th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of honey in Nepal changed?
It rose by 111% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 5,168 t in 2022.
Does Nepal export or import natural honey?
In 2024 Nepal reported exports of 9 t (USD 22,000) and imports of 642 t (USD 1.2 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; the 2024 figure for Nepal 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.