Türkiye last year exported honey of its own production in 53 countries, autonomous regions and free trade zones.
About this “Anadolo” reports with reference to the data of the Union of Exporters of the East Black Sea region of Turkey (DKİb).
In 2024, honey exports from Turkey increased by 1.4 percent – from 31 million 868 thousand 8 dollars to 32 million 318 thousand 214 dollars compared to a year earlier.
The main importers of Turkish honey last year were the USA, Germany and Canada.
The United States in 2024 bought honey from Turkey in the amount of $ 12 million, Germany – in the amount of 7 million 82 thousand 622 dollars, Canada – 1 million 850 thousand 112 dollars.
Last year, Vengry, Bangladesh, Iraq, Czech Republic, Morocco, Nepal and Equatorial Guinea were replenished last year.
This year we have high expectations
The Chairman of the Board of DKİB Suffet Kalengja, in an interview with Anadolu, noted that honey is a very important export article in Turkey.
According to him, the demand for honey grew up after a pandemic, when people began to attach more importance to proper and healthy nutrition.
The head of DKİb emphasized that this year, honey producers have high expectations about export.
“We hope that the export of honey will continue to grow in 2025 thanks to stylish packaging and proprietary products that will help strengthen the image of Turkish goods,” he added.