Honey is considered one of the oldest natural products used by humans, and is characterized by wide nutritional and medicinal benefits that have earned it the title “nature’s gold.” With the increasing global demand for healthy foods and organic products, honey has become an important position in local and international markets.

According to the World Food and Agriculture Organization, global honey production in 2023 reached about 1.9 million tons, and the economic value of the market in 2024 is estimated at about $9.73 billion, with expectations to reach $15.18 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5.72%.

China tops the list of production and exports with a production of than 518 thousand tons annually, followed by Turkey and Ethiopia, while the United States is considered the largest importer of honey in the world with a value exceeding 650 million dollars, followed by Germany and Japan, and Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of Arab importers with an import value of up to 68.7 million dollars.

Although Arab countries are not major producers, their local production meets part of internal demand, with the rest being imported to cover market needs.

Today, honey is an important economic opportunity for producing countries, due to the growth in global demand and the increase in its market value, in addition to its various health and nutritional benefits.

Amazing facts about honey
Honey is not just a sweet food, it is an extension of history and science. Studies indicate that the oldest piece of fossilized honey dates back to about three million years, and humans have been using it since prehistoric times.

The average hive consists of 30,000 to 60,000 bees, needs to collect than 2 million flowers to produce one pound of honey, and travels a distance of approximately 55,000 miles. The “bee dance” is also one of the wonders of nature, as it shows the bees the location of the nectar-rich flowers before turning it into golden honey.

honey; Natural medicine for humans
Honey has been used since ancient times as a natural medicine, because of its benefits Antibacterial properties And infections, and is used in Wound treatment Burns and digestive problems. It is considered a complete food that contains all the necessary elements for the body, including energy, vitamins and minerals.

As the market grows and demand increases, honey has become an important economic opportunity for producing countries, as it represents an investment with both health and economic value.