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Türkiye’s honey exports reached $33.52 million in 2025, according to data from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association.
The figure marks a 4% increase compared to 2024, when exports stood at $32.31 million.
Honey remains one of Türkiye’s key agricultural export products and it has reached buyers in 51 countries, autonomous regions, and free zones in 2025. Exporters expanded their market reach compared to the previous year.
The United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom ranked as the top three destinations for Turkish honey in 2025
Exporters also entered new markets in 2025 as Turkish honey reached Djibouti, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Congo, Syria, Yemen, Ireland, Iceland, and Moldova for the first time compared to the previous year.
The Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association stated that Türkiye holds a strong global position in beekeeping through production capacity and product quality.
Association board chair Saffet Kalyoncu said export performance reflected rising international recognition of Turkish honey.
“Last year we closed honey exports with a four percent increase. We also gained the opportunity to ship honey to new countries. This shows Turkish honey gains wider recognition and preference worldwide. This represents an important achievement,” Kalyoncu said.
He said exporters aim to sustain and strengthen momentum in international markets.
“We aim to continue and expand the momentum we achieved in honey exports. We want to secure a stronger place in different markets with high-value-added products, geographically indicated honey, and organic certified products,” he said.
Kalyoncu said exporters continue cooperation with producers to improve quality and develop sustainable export models.
“We expect export figures to rise further this year in both volume and revenue. We want to see Turkish honey on more tables around the world,” he said.
The association expects continued growth in honey exports through product certification and market diversification. Exporters view geographic indication and organic certification as tools to expand competitiveness in global markets.
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