> 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%.

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# 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, 202465,455 t
World rank8 of 121
10-year change−13%
Record74,868 t2014

## Honey in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Russia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total3.3%4.3% in 2014
kg per person0.45world 0.24
10-year change−13%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/) | 69,298 | 3.5% |
| 7 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/) | 67,314 | 3.4% |
| 8 | **Russia** | 65,455 | 3.3% |
| 9 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/united-states/) | 60,960 | 3.1% |
| 10 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/mexico/) | 57,430 | 2.9% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

### Map of world production of honey

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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

Exports5,732 t USD 6.7 m
Exporter rank24 of 122
Imports31 t USD 122,000
Importer rank120 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](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/turkey/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ethiopia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/iran/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/mexico/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ukraine/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/canada/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/spain/)
[All countries producing honey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Other products of Russia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/russia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/russia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/russia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/russia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/russia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/russia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/russia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/russia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/russia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/russia/)
[Agricultural production in Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/russia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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