Muscat: Local production statistics indicated that the Sultanate of Oman's production of honey recorded significant growth during the 2023-2025 periods, with output increasing from 623,313 kg in 2023 to 765,054 kg in 2024, reaching 934,443 kg in 2025, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

According to Oman News Agency, the data showed that North A'Sharqiyah Governorate ranked as the largest honey producing governorate in 2025, with a total production of 248,547 kg, followed by A'Dakhiliyah governorate with 176,428 kg, North Al Batinah with 158,097 kg, and South A'Sharqiyah with 128,120 kg. Meanwhile, A'Dhahirah and Dhofar produced 97,818 kg and 64,216 kg, respectively. The remaining production was produced by the other governorates of the Sultanate of Oman in varying quantities, reflecting the continued expansion of beekeeping and honey production nationwide.

In terms of production infrastructure, 47 establishments were engaged in beekeeping and the production of honey and beeswax, in addition to two facilities producing black honey (molasses) and sugar honey. Regarding production farms and research stations, the number of beekeeping units remained stable at 12 units throughout the 2023-2025 periods, while research units remained unchanged at two, reflecting the stability of the sector's research infrastructure and its continued operational readiness.

Trade-wise, the Sultanate of Oman's imports of strained natural honey reached a total value of RO 2.131 million. The People's Republic of China was the leading importer, accounting for RO 541,881, followed by India with RO 417,333, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with RO 406,940, Australia with RO 234,102, and the United Arab Emirates with RO 229,355. Imports of natural honey in comb or containing pieces of comb amounted to RO 42,941, while Trkiye ranked first among importers at a value of RO 19,657, followed by Australia at RO 17,556, and the United Arab Emirates at RO 3,251. Meanwhile, imports of wooden beehives totaled RO 15,629, led by Egypt with RO 9,809, followed by the United Arab Emirates with RO 5,793.

Data indicated that the Sultanate of Oman's exports of strained natural honey reached a value of RO 648,274. Lebanon was the leading destination, importing honey worth RO 246,272, followed by Qatar with RO 179,024, Jordan with RO 118,018, Kuwait with RO 55,247, and the United Arab Emirates with RO 36,406.