Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for honey.
Honey Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$6,736 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $3,574–$3,959 USD/t.
Honey Price History
Honey Prices by Country
Honey export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6,735 Jul 1, 2026 | -3.6% |
| Brazil | $3,554 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.4% |
| Canada | $4,266 Jul 1, 2026 | +5.8% |
| Switzerland | $14,331 Jul 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Chile | $3,229 Jul 1, 2026 | +23% |
| Lithuania | $3,136 Jul 1, 2026 | +13% |
| New Zealand | $24,297 Jul 1, 2026 | +17% |
| United States | $3,365 Jul 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Czechia | $6,613 Jun 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Germany | $5,816 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.5% |
| Denmark | $6,750 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Estonia | $9,075 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7,284 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.7% |
| Greece | $6,349 Jun 1, 2026 | +37% |
| Guatemala | $2,960 Jun 1, 2026 | +8.9% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $11,945 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Hungary | $5,577 Jun 1, 2026 | +36% |
| Indonesia | $1,872 Jun 1, 2026 | +50% |
| India | $1,569 Jun 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Ireland | $3,218 Jun 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Latvia | $9,882 Jun 1, 2026 | +55% |
| Moldova | $3,466 Jun 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Mexico | $3,372 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.3% |
| North Macedonia | $5,295 Jun 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Malaysia | $7,114 Jun 1, 2026 | +180% |
| Netherlands | $4,071 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.6% |
| Norway | $4,799 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.9% |
| Poland | $3,830 Jun 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Portugal | $1,597 Jun 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Serbia | $6,091 Jun 1, 2026 | +37% |
| Sweden | $7,093 Jun 1, 2026 | -10.0% |
| Belgium | $4,092 May 1, 2026 | +3.7% |
| Egypt | $4,385 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Spain | $3,952 May 1, 2026 | -0.3% |
| Georgia | $10,439 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $4,630 May 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Italy | $7,416 May 1, 2026 | +80% |
| Japan | $6,700 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $4,196 May 1, 2026 | +17% |
| El Salvador | $3,249 May 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Slovakia | $3,766 May 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Thailand | $2,049 May 1, 2026 | -5.1% |
| South Africa | $6,114 May 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Dominican Republic | $3,807 Apr 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Finland | $4,369 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $537 Apr 1, 2026 | -88% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $6,253 Apr 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7,674 Apr 1, 2026 | -13% |
| Slovenia | $11,398 Apr 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Argentina | $2,521 Mar 1, 2026 | +4.4% |
| Armenia | $11,667 Mar 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Bulgaria | $3,889 Mar 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Colombia | $3,646 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $1,264 Jan 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | $3,439 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $6,201 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| France | $8,391 Dec 1, 2025 | +10% |
| Ghana | $509 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $5,731 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $1,700 Dec 1, 2025 | +13% |
| Singapore | $2,598 Dec 1, 2025 | +32% |
| Türkiye | $5,399 Dec 1, 2025 | +41% |
| Andorra | $20,390 Nov 1, 2025 | +465% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $18,535 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Korea | $12,650 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $459 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $2,456 Sep 1, 2025 | +26% |
| Guyana | $981 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $4,385 May 1, 2025 | +78% |
| China | $1,460 Dec 1, 2024 | -6.6% |
| Cambodia | $1,347 Dec 1, 2024 | -0.6% |
| Kuwait | $4,080 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $7,982 Dec 1, 2024 | +31% |
| State of Palestine | $4,080 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $978 Dec 1, 2024 | -7.0% |
| Luxembourg | $13,650 Oct 1, 2024 | -22% |
| Israel | $4,317 Sep 1, 2024 | -0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $20,123 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $1,149 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Paraguay | $12,292 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Malta | $2,288 Apr 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Cameroon | $1,039 Dec 1, 2023 | +2.3% |
| Kenya | $5,037 Dec 1, 2023 | +3.2% |
| Madagascar | $4,621 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Nicaragua | $3,499 Dec 1, 2023 | -14% |
| Qatar | $4,518 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Tanzania | $178 Dec 1, 2023 | -92% |
| Uruguay | $2,155 Dec 1, 2023 | -39% |
| Vietnam | $4,338 Dec 1, 2023 | +9.6% |
| Zambia | $3,491 Dec 1, 2023 | +20% |
| Angola | $779 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Benin | $141 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $2,591 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Mozambique | $3,500 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2,960 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $7,414 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Burundi | $3,150 Dec 1, 2022 | +979% |
| Jordan | $3,957 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Burkina Faso | $6,990 Nov 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $1,905 Oct 1, 2022 | +412% |
| Grenada | $3,607 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| French Polynesia | $13,238 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $667 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Tunisia | $6,439 Jul 1, 2022 | +14% |
| Senegal | $200 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $3,820 Feb 1, 2022 | -7.2% |
| Russia | $2,100 Dec 1, 2021 | -7.4% |
| Philippines | $4,102 Nov 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Mauritius | $11,284 Jul 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $1,086 Sep 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $3,627 Dec 1, 2019 | +14% |
| Bolivia | $22,640 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Peru | $735 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $15,466 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $2,958 Dec 1, 2018 | -2.4% |
| Sudan | $3,903 Nov 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Mongolia | $1,594 Jan 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $4,349 Dec 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Montenegro | $13,018 May 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Laos | $4,235 May 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $878 Mar 1, 2016 | -41% |
| Albania | $7,849 Feb 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $5,479 Sep 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Sri Lanka | $1,816 Jan 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Panama | $4,480 Aug 1, 2010 | Not reported |
| Iran | $4,811 Mar 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes honey prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Natural sweetener demand
Honey is valued as a natural, viscous sweetener derived from bee‑collected nectar, appealing to consumers seeking alternatives to refined sugars.
Demand driver
Functional food and health benefits
Honey’s rich enzymatic and non‑enzymatic antioxidant content supports its use in functional foods and as a health‑focused ingredient.
Demand driver
Contamination risk awareness
Consumer and regulatory attention to pesticide, antibiotic, and microbial residues in honey influences purchasing decisions and market positioning.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Honey is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Honey Price Questions
- What defines honey as a commodity?
- Honey is classified as a natural sweetener derived from bee products and is identified under HS code 040900 as "Honey; natural".
- What are the main safety risks associated with honey?
- Honey can be contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria, and antibiotics, which may cause genetic mutations, cellular damage, and, in infants, botulism.
- How should honey be stored to preserve quality?
- Honey should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; proper storage prevents crystallisation and limits the growth of spoilage microorganisms.