Honey production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 65,455 t of honey, the 8th largest in the world (3.29% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 74,868 t in 2014.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 65,455 t
- World rank
- 8 of 121
- 10-year change
- −13%
- Record
- 74,868 t
- 2014
Honey in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.3%
- 4.3% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.45
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- −13%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Argentina | 69,298 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Brazil | 67,314 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Russia | 65,455 | 3.3% |
| 9 | United States | 60,960 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Mexico | 57,430 | 2.9% |
Map of world production of honey
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65,455 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 64,511 | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 67,014 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 64,533 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 66,368 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 63,526 | −2.3% |
| 2018 | 65,006 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 65,167 | −6.6% |
| 2016 | 69,764 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 67,736 | −9.5% |
| 2014 | 74,868 | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 68,446 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 64,898 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 60,010 | +16% |
| 2010 | 51,535 | −3.8% |
| 2009 | 53,598 | −6.7% |
| 2008 | 57,440 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 53,670 | −3.6% |
| 2006 | 55,678 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 52,469 | −0.9% |
| 2004 | 52,964 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 48,495 | −2.4% |
| 2002 | 49,700 | −6.2% |
| 2001 | 52,960 | −2.4% |
| 2000 | 54,248 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 51,034 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 49,554 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 48,756 | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 46,228 | −20% |
| 1995 | 57,748 | +32% |
| 1994 | 43,899 | −17% |
| 1993 | 52,747 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 49,556 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5,732 t USD 6.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 122
- Imports
- 31 t USD 122,000
- Importer rank
- 120 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 Russia?
Russia produced 65,455 t in 2024, 3.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of honey?
Russia ranked 8th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of honey in Russia changed?
It fell by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 74,868 t in 2014.
Does Russia export or import natural honey?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 5,732 t (USD 6.7 m) and imports of 31 t (USD 122,000), 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 Russia 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.