The global honey market size is expected to reach USD 13.57 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increased demand for nutritious and natural sugar alternatives and healthy spreads is expected to drive the market. The growing demand for vegan and organic honey products, including soups, challah, and hot toddy, is likely to fuel the overall growth of this market.
In addition, inclination towards the use of natural ingredients including honey by several pharmaceutical companies for treatments, such as hemodialysis, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), autolytic debridement, mucositis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and hemorrhoid, will fuel the market growth. Honey infused with natural ingredients helps boost the body’s healing process at a faster rate.
The conventional processing segment held the largest revenue share in 2022 and is expected to maintain its lead over the forecast period. The popularity of these products due to a variety of applications in the food and beverages and beauty and personal care industries is the key factor driving the segment. New product launches by companies in this segment are projected to fuel the market growth.
The hypermarkets and supermarkets distribution channel segment held the largest revenue share in 2022. Owing to the shopping experience offered by these establishments, a large percentage of people prefer to buy products from hypermarkets and supermarkets. Other key reasons contributing to the expansion of this distribution channel are the opportunity to physically inspect these products and the assistance provided. The market is characterized by the presence of a few well-established players and several small and medium players.
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The organic processing segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030 as manufacturers are launching various organic products owing to consumer demand
The online distribution channel segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period owing to a shift in consumer shopping behavior. Due to the availability of doorstep delivery, easy payment methods, and significant discounts, consumers prefer buying honey products from online websites
Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030 due to the emerging markets of China and India. The growing number of new product launches and rising concerns over health are likely to positively influence the growth of the Asia Pacific market
Grand View Research has segmented the global honey market on the basis of processing, distribution channel, and region:
Honey Processing Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Organic
Conventional
Honey Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Retailers
Others
Honey Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia & New Zealand
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
List of Key Players of Honey Market
Beeyond the Hive
Barkman Honey LLC
Dabur India Ltd.
Capilano Honey Ltd.
New Zealand Honey Co.
Streamland Biological Technology Ltd.
Oha Honey LP
Billy Bee Honey Products
Little Bee Impex
Dutch Gold Honey, Inc.
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