Segments - Honey Market By Nature (Organic Honey and Conventional Honey), Products (Clover, Wildflower, Dandelion, Manuka, Buckwheat, Sourwood, Eucalyptus, and Others), Packaging (Glass Jars, Bottles, Tubs, Tubes, and Others), Distribution Channels (Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumers [Hypermarkets / Supermarkets, Convenience stores, Specialty stores, and Online retail], End-users (Food & Beverages, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Retail/Household, and Others), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2031
The global honey market size was valued at nearly USD 9.03 Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 14.25 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. Rising demand for organic products among consumers and growing demand for healthier alternatives to sugar among health-conscious people are driving the global honey market.
Honey is a sweet, viscous liquid food substance, dark golden in color produced by bees. Honey is made from the nectar of flowers or the secretion of other insects in honey sacs of various bees, by regurgitation, water evaporation, and enzymatic activity. The flavors and color of honey are determined by the flowers from which the nectar is gathered. Clover is the most desirable honey produced by the domestic honeybee.
The honey contains mostly sugar and a mix of vitamins, iron, amino acid, zinc, minerals, and antioxidants. However, several health benefits are provided by honey including its help in digestive issues, healing wounds, being a good source of antioxidants, soothing a sore throat, phytonutrient powerhouse, and containing antifungal and antibacterial properties.
The report on the global honey market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Honey Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Nature (Organic Honey and Conventional Honey), Products (Clover, Wildflower, Dandelion, Manuka, Buckwheat, Sourwood, Eucalyptus, and Others), Packaging (Glass Jars, Bottles, Tubs, Tubes, and Others), Distribution Channels (Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumers [Hypermarkets / Supermarkets, Convenience stores, Specialty stores, and Online retail], End-users (Food & Beverages, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Retail/Household, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast |
Key Players Covered |
Barkman Honey, LLC, Bee Maid Honey Limited, Capilano Honey Ltd, Dabur India Limited, DUTCH GOLD HONEY, Fairfield Organics, LLC, Golden Acres Honey Products, Hilltop Honey, HONEYLAB, Little Bee Impex, Manuka Health New Zealand, Nature Nate's, Rowse Honey, Savannah, GA, and WEDDERSPOON |
In terms of nature, the global honey market is segmented into organic honey and conventional honey. The organic segment is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period, due to the growing demand and adoption by health-conscious consumers.
Honey helps in reducing the usage of white sugar. Moreover, the antibacterial and antioxidant properties and presence of crucial minerals, vitamins, and other nutritional substances increased the demand for organic honey among consumers, which is anticipated to boost the segment during the forecast period.
On the basis of products, the global honey market is segregated into Clover, Wildflower, Dandelion, Manuka, Buckwheat, Sourwood, Eucalyptus, and Others. The clover segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period. Clover honey is made by bees by collecting nectar from clover (Trifolium) flowers.
Clover honey is high in flavors and antioxidants that help in regulating blood pressure and protecting the heart. Moreover, growing consumption of clover honey is associated with its health benefits such as transportation of oxygen, nutrients, and regulating better blood flow throughout the body. These factors are anticipated to propel the segment during the forecast period.
Based on packaging, the global honey market is segregated into glass jars, bottles, tubs, tubes, and others. The glass jar segment constituted a significant market share in 2020 and is projected to grow during the forecast period. Glass jars are highly adopted and mostly preferred by the manufacturers for honey packaging.
The growth in the glass jar segment is attributed to the availability of glass jars in a wide range of shapes and sizes, providing packaging convenience, and offering ease in storing and transporting. Moreover, the growing adoption of glass jars owing to, the glass jar is environmental-friendly, safe, and hygienic, which in turn fuels the segment growth.
In terms of distribution channels, the global honey market is segmented into business-to-business and business-to-consumers. The business-to-consumer segment is further sub-segmented into hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and online retail. The business-to-consumers segment is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period, due to the consumer preference to visit stores for grocery shopping.
The hypermarket/supermarket segment is projected to expand during the forecast period associated with easy availability of a variety of products such as Clover, Wildflower, Dandelion, Manuka, Buckwheat, Sourwood, and Eucalyptus honey, which is expected to help the segment expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on end-users, the global honey market is segregated into food & beverages, cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceuticals, retail/household, and others. The food & beverage segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period, due to the growing adoption of honey as a sweetener and additive. Honey is also consumed directly by consumers due to its desirable taste and texture.
The pharmaceutical segment is projected to grow in the forecast period owing to, increasing usage of honey for producing various medicines, and dietary supplements due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Moreover, honey is also consumed for treating several diseases and conditions including indigestion, sore throat, insomnia, and skin problems.
However, the growing adoption of honey by various end-users is associated with its long shelf-life and stored for a longer period, which is expected to boost the market during the forecast period.
In terms of regions, the global honey market is split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific constituted a significant share of the market in 2020, due to the increasing production and consumption of honey in countries like India, China, and Australia. China is one of the leading producers and exporters of organic honey in the world and increases the focus on the beekeeping industry for producing modern medicines.
The market in the Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, attributed to the rising investment by the government for promoting and supporting beekeeping in India and Australia. The government of India invested approximately UDS 68 million in May 2020 towards the adoption of beekeeping under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan. These factors are propelling the market in Asia Pacific.
Key players in the global honey market include Barkman Honey, LLC, Bee Maid Honey Limited, Capilano Honey Ltd, Dabur India Limited, DUTCH GOLD HONEY, Fairfield Organics, LLC, Golden Acres Honey Products, Hilltop Honey, HONEYLAB, Little Bee Impex, Manuka Health New Zealand, Nature Nate's, Rowse Honey, Savannah, GA, and WEDDERSPOON. These players engage in mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence.