Market overview
The global honey market is worth USD 12.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 19.7 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Conventional blossom honey is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Honey produced and sold for food use, including raw, filtered and processed table honey, manuka and other specialty honeys, and honey used as a food ingredient, valued at the price paid by buyers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 11.5 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 12.1 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 19.7 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,923 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 2,836 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 6,278 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Honey market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 12.1 bn |
| 2027 | USD 12.7 bn |
| 2028 | USD 13.3 bn |
| 2029 | USD 14.0 bn |
| 2030 | USD 14.7 bn |
| 2031 | USD 15.4 bn |
| 2032 | USD 16.2 bn |
| 2033 | USD 17.0 bn |
| 2034 | USD 17.8 bn |
| 2035 | USD 18.7 bn |
| 2036 | USD 19.7 bn |
Honey market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional blossom honey | 62.0% | 53.4% | USD 7.5 bn | 3.5% |
| Manuka and specialty honey | 12.0% | 17.4% | USD 1.4 bn | 8.9% |
| Organic honey | 13.0% | 17.1% | USD 1.6 bn | 8.0% |
| Creamed and flavoured honey | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 966 mn | 5.0% |
| Honey blends | 5.0% | 4.1% | USD 604 mn | 3.0% |
By channel
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets and hypermarkets | 52.0% | 46.7% | USD 6.3 bn | 3.9% |
| Food service and industrial | 24.0% | 24.9% | USD 2.9 bn | 5.4% |
| Specialty and online | 18.0% | 23.6% | USD 2.2 bn | 7.9% |
| Other | 6.0% | 4.9% | USD 724 mn | 2.9% |
By floral source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multifloral | 42.0% | 40.0% | USD 5.1 bn | 4.5% |
| Acacia | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 5.0% |
| Clover | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 5.0% |
| Citrus and eucalyptus | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.8% |
| Other monofloral | 18.0% | 19.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 5.6% |
By packaging
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic bottles | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 4.6 bn | 4.4% |
| Glass jars | 34.0% | 34.0% | USD 4.1 bn | 5.0% |
| Bulk drums | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 2.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Sachets and sticks | 8.0% | 10.0% | USD 966 mn | 7.4% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household table use | 54.0% | 51.0% | USD 6.5 bn | 4.4% |
| Food manufacturing | 24.0% | 25.0% | USD 2.9 bn | 5.4% |
| Medicinal and wellness | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 6.4% |
| Cosmetics and other | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 966 mn | 5.0% |
Top 25 countries for honey by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 63.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 90.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 1.8 bn | 15.0% | USD 3.2 bn | 5.9% |
| 2 | United States | USD 1.7 bn | 14.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 4.0% |
| 3 | India | USD 966 mn | 8.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 8.0% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 724 mn | 6.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 3.5% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 483 mn | 4.0% | USD 649 mn | 3.0% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 483 mn | 4.0% | USD 708 mn | 3.9% |
| 7 | France | USD 423 mn | 3.5% | USD 590 mn | 3.4% |
| 8 | Russia | USD 423 mn | 3.5% | USD 629 mn | 4.1% |
| 9 | Turkey | USD 362 mn | 3.0% | USD 590 mn | 5.0% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 302 mn | 2.5% | USD 531 mn | 5.8% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 302 mn | 2.5% | USD 468 mn | 4.5% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 302 mn | 2.5% | USD 468 mn | 4.5% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | USD 302 mn | 2.5% | USD 598 mn | 7.1% |
| 14 | Canada | USD 285 mn | 2.4% | USD 443 mn | 4.5% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 255 mn | 2.1% | USD 395 mn | 4.5% |
| 16 | Australia | USD 233 mn | 1.9% | USD 362 mn | 4.5% |
| 17 | South Korea | USD 216 mn | 1.8% | USD 334 mn | 4.5% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 202 mn | 1.7% | USD 399 mn | 7.1% |
| 19 | Argentina | USD 190 mn | 1.6% | USD 295 mn | 4.5% |
| 20 | Ukraine | USD 180 mn | 1.5% | USD 240 mn | 2.9% |
| 21 | Iran | USD 171 mn | 1.4% | USD 268 mn | 4.5% |
| 22 | Netherlands | USD 164 mn | 1.4% | USD 256 mn | 4.5% |
| 23 | Belgium | USD 158 mn | 1.3% | USD 246 mn | 4.5% |
| 24 | Switzerland | USD 152 mn | 1.3% | USD 236 mn | 4.5% |
| 25 | Egypt | USD 147 mn | 1.2% | USD 293 mn | 7.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.1 bn | 9.5% | USD 1.8 bn | 4.8% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Capilano Honey
- Barkman Honey
- Dabur
- Comvita
- Langnese Honig
- Dutch Gold Honey
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Sioux Honey Association
- Billy Bee Honey Products
- Manuka Health
- Yamada Bee Farm
- Rowse Honey
- Steens Honey
- Egmont Honey
- Airborne Honey
- Madhava Honey
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Wedderspoon Organic
- Heavenly Organics
- Y.S. Organic Bee Farms
- Manuka Doctor
- Nature Nate's
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the honey market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by channel, by floral source, by packaging, by end use. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the honey market?
The global honey market is estimated at USD 11.5 bn in 2025 and USD 12.1 bn in 2026.
How fast will the honey market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 19.7 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 7.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for honey?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.8 bn in 2026, 15.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 37.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which honey segment is largest?
In the by type split, Conventional blossom honey is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading honey companies?
Global leaders include Capilano Honey, Barkman Honey, Dabur, Comvita.
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