Mexico Honey Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Mexico Honey Market Outlook

The Mexico honey market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2025 and 2034.

Key Takeaways

• In 2022, Mexico emerged as the world's 8th largest honey exporter, with exports totaling USD 122M. 

• Honey ranked 298th among Mexico's exported products that year. The primary destinations for Mexican honey exports included the United States (USD 49.9M), Germany (USD43.1M), Switzerland (USD7.24M), Saudi Arabia (USD7.14M), and Portugal (USD3.72M). Notably, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland experienced significant growth in Mexican honey imports between 2021 and 2022. 

The consumption of honey surged during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its efficacy in treating mild coughs and throat infections, driven by its medicinal properties. Honey, a viscous brown liquid derived from flower nectar by bees, contains various nutrients and antioxidants, making it a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties contribute to healing burns, wounds, and infections, as well as preventing acid reflux. Moreover, honey finds extensive use in skincare, bolstering its presence in beauty and skincare products, driving the honey market in Mexico.

Mexico, renowned for producing high-quality honey, ranks as the 9th largest global producer, exporting USD 122M worth in 2022. The country's honey industry has witnessed steady growth since 1966, with a 2.5% annual increase in production. Notably, Mexico's honey is prized in markets like the European Economic Community and the United States for its nutritional and therapeutic value, aroma, taste, and colour acting as a key factor in the Mexico honey market development.

In terms of trade, Mexico imports honey mainly from the United States, France, Spain, Turkey, and Finland. However, it stands as the 152nd largest importer globally, importing USD 44.5 thousand worth in 2022. Among export destinations, the United States, Germany, and Switzerland are significant markets for Mexican honey, experiencing notable growth between 2021 and 2022.

Mexico's rich biodiversity contributes to a variety of honey types, including Melipona honey, known for its gourmet flavour, and White Mesquite honey, prized for its mild floral taste. The honey market in Mexico remains vibrant, underscored by its dual role as a major producer and exporter, offering a wide array of honey varieties to consumers globally.

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Market Segmentation

Mexico Honey Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Buckwheat Honey

• Alfalfa Honey

• Date Honey

• Clover Honey

• Linden Honey

• Acacia Honey

• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Pharmaceuticals

• Food and Beverages

• Personal Care and Cosmetics

• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets

• Convenience Stores

• Online Channels

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• Baja California

• Northern Mexico

• The Bajío

• Central Mexico

• Pacific Coast

• Yucatan Peninsula

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the honey in Mexico produce and process products to aid the end users offering healthy options in the market.

• Hermes Honey, S.A. DE C.V.

• Naturasol S.A. de C.V.

• Aunt Ofilia

• KEVALA 

• Grupo Herdez, SAB de CV

• Nature Nate’s

• QueenBee Honey

• Wedderspoon Organic

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report