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Ethiopia, with its remarkable biodiversity, diverse agro-ecological zones, and abundant flowering plants, has exceptional potential for apiculture. Beekeeping is deeply rooted in Ethiopian culture and rural livelihoods, providing income and employment while contributing to food security, biodiversity conservation, and agricultural productivity through pollination.

Beyond honey, Ethiopia’s beekeeping sector produces valuable hive products including beeswax, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, and other products with growing commercial potential. The sector can provide an accessible livelihood opportunity for rural communities, particularly smallholder farmers and women, while requiring relatively limited land and infrastructure compared with many other agricultural activities.

Ethiopia is Africa’s leading honey-producing country and ranks 10th globally, according to the FAO’s latest published global assessment, based on 2023 production data. The country is also a significant producer of beeswax, reflecting its large beekeeping base and long tradition of honey production. Despite this strong production potential, Ethiopia’s share of the international honey market remains relatively limited, highlighting significant opportunities for improved productivity, quality, processing, value addition, certification, and export development. Apiculture Ethiopia provides a platform to connect producers, processors, technology providers, investors, development partners, and international buyers to unlock these opportunities and strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the global apiculture value chain