Honey production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 3,651 t of honey, the 55th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 405%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 3,651 t
- World rank
- 55 of 121
- 10-year change
- +405%
- Record
- 3,651 t
- 2024
Honey in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.18%
- 0.04% in 2014
- kg per person
- 2.00
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- +405%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Tunisia | 3,675 | 0.18% |
| 54 | Senegal | 3,673 | 0.18% |
| 55 | North Macedonia | 3,651 | 0.18% |
| 56 | Syria | 3,518 | 0.18% |
| 57 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,393 | 0.17% |
Map of world production of honey
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,651 | +24% |
| 2023 | 2,947 | −10% |
| 2022 | 3,275 | +16% |
| 2021 | 2,814 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 2,786 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 2,535 | +434% |
| 2018 | 475 | +20% |
| 2017 | 395 | −53% |
| 2016 | 834 | +21% |
| 2015 | 688 | −4.8% |
| 2014 | 723 | −7.8% |
| 2013 | 784 | +30% |
| 2012 | 603 | −45% |
| 2011 | 1,105 | +34% |
| 2010 | 825 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 791 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 775 | +11% |
| 2007 | 699 | −19% |
| 2006 | 868 | −17% |
| 2005 | 1,042 | +14% |
| 2004 | 916 | −11% |
| 2003 | 1,026 | +20% |
| 2002 | 852 | −13% |
| 2001 | 980 | −11% |
| 2000 | 1,100 | −29% |
| 1999 | 1,558 | +35% |
| 1998 | 1,150 | −12% |
| 1997 | 1,311 | −3.5% |
| 1996 | 1,359 | +43% |
| 1995 | 951 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 920 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 901 | −44% |
| 1992 | 1,608 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12 t USD 78,000
- Exporter rank
- 90 of 122
- Imports
- 343 t USD 1.0 m
- Importer rank
- 64 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 3,651 t in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of honey?
North Macedonia ranked 55th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of honey in North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 405% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does North Macedonia export or import natural honey?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 12 t (USD 78,000) and imports of 343 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.