Honey production in Albania increases by 56% in a decade, rugged mountainous terrain is favorable

 

 

Albanian beekeeping has already become a profitable business with a lot of interest not only for farmers but also for those who want to do business in the rural sector.

According to the Institute of Statistics of Albania (INSTAT) show that honey production in 2019 reached 4,116 tons, an increase of 4.5% compared to last year, while the number of hives increased by only 0,9%.

The average production per hive of honey in 2019 marked 14.4 kilograms from 12.6 kilograms in 2018. While production yield increased for hives by 14%.

According to official data, a quarter of the amount of honey produced in Albania comes from the Region of Vlora, then for high quantities of production come the regions of Korça, Shkodra, Elbasan.

Nationwide, honey production during the period 2008-2019 increased by 56%.

It is worth noting that in Albania about 70% of the relief is mountainous, the rugged mountainous terrain is favorable for the production of natural and quality honey.