-23 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 01064100 were down 23% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat15.5 EUR million
EU exports of CN 01064100 to countries outside the EU were worth €15.5 million in 2025.
Eurostat20.7 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 01064100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €20.7 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -23% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +16% since 2020.
What this market covers
Beekeeping for honey, wax, pollination services and live bees. Buyers include food makers, growers who rent hives and retailers.
Typical segments
- Honey production
- Pollination services
- Queen and package bee sales
- Beeswax and hive products
Who buys
- Food manufacturers
- Fruit and crop growers
- Retailers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Türkiye | 0.3 EUR million |
| Israel | 0.3 EUR million |
| Argentina | 0.3 EUR million |
| Canada | 0.0 EUR million |
| Chile | 0.0 EUR million |
| Ukraine | 0.0 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €908 thousand of products under CN code 01064100 (Live bees) from outside the EU in 2025. | 908 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 01064100 were down 23% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -23 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 01064100 to countries outside the EU were worth €15.5 million in 2025. | 15.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 01064100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €20.7 million in 2025. | 20.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 01064100 to the EU in 2025, with €331 thousand, or 36% of extra-EU imports. | 331 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 01064100 to the United States were €1 thousand in 2025. | 1 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 01064100 was €404.44 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 404.44 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Belgium was the largest EU exporter of CN 01064100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €5.8 million. | 5.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The US had 913 private establishments in NAICS 112910 (Apiculture) in 2025. | 913 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 112910 employed an average of 4,178 people in US private industry in 2025. | 4,178 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 112910 changed by +16% between 2020 (3,587 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +16 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 112910 was $49,491 in 2025. | 49,491 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU apiculture market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €908 thousand of goods under CN 01064100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €15.5 million.
Where does the EU import apiculture from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Israel, Argentina, Canada.
What is the average import price of apiculture in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €404.44 per kilogram for CN 01064100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most apiculture?
Belgium led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Netherlands, Italy.
How many US companies are in the apiculture industry?
BLS counts 913 private establishments in NAICS 112910 (Apiculture), the closest official industry.
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 908364
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1172943; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 908364
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15460995
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20735320
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 331297
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 996
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 01064100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 908364, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 22
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter BE, product 01064100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5801582
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 112910, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 112910, annual_avg_estabs 913
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 112910, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 112910, annual_avg_emplvl 4178
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 112910, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 3587; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 4178
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 112910, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 112910, avg_annual_pay 49491
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