Honey production in Oman reached 934,443 kilograms in 2025, marking a significant increase in the country’s beekeeping industry, according to official figures released this week. This output represents an expansion of more than 49 percent over three years, up from 623,313 kilograms in 2023 and 765,054 kilograms in 2024.
The Al Sharqiyah North governorate led the nation’s honey production in 2025, contributing 248,547 kilograms. Other top-producing regions included Al Dakhiliyah with 176,428 kilograms, Al Batinah North with 158,097 kilograms, and Al Sharqiyah South with 128,120 kilograms. Additional contributions came from Al Dhahirah, which produced 97,818 kilograms, and Dhofar, which accounted for 64,216 kilograms, while smaller amounts were reported from other areas across the Sultanate.
This growth underscores the expanding role of beekeeping as an agricultural sector that supports rural livelihoods and local food systems. Oman’s production infrastructure consists of 47 establishments involved in beekeeping and the processing of honey and beeswax. Alongside these, two facilities produce molasses and sugar syrup. The country also maintains 12 beekeeping units and two research units, indicating ongoing investment in research and development for the industry.
Despite rising domestic production, Oman continues to rely heavily on imports to satisfy total market demand. Filtered natural honey imports were valued at 2.13 million Omani Rials (RO) in 2025. China remained the largest supplier, accounting for RO 541,881, followed by India with RO 417,333, Saudi Arabia at RO 406,940, Australia at RO 234,102, and the United Arab Emirates at RO 229,355. The country also imported natural honey products, including honeycomb, worth RO 42,941, mainly sourced from Türkiye and Australia.
In addition, imports of wooden beehives totaled RO 15,629, with Egypt constituting the largest exporter in this category. These imports reflect continued demand for beekeeping equipment and honey products beyond the local production capacity.