Honey production in 2009 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 144 million pounds, down
12 percent from 2008. There were 2.46 million colonies producing honey in 2009, up 5 percent from 2008.
Yield per colony averaged 58.5 pounds, down 16 percent from the 69.9 pounds in 2008, and is the lowest
yield since 1989. Colonies which produced honey in more than one State were counted in each State where
the honey was produced. Therefore, yields per colony may be understated, but total production would not be
impacted. Colonies were not included if honey was not harvested. Producer honey stocks were 37.2 million
pounds on December 15, 2009, down 27 percent from a year earlier. Stocks held by producers exclude those
held under the commodity loan program.
Honey Prices Record High
Honey prices increased to a record high during 2009 to 144.5 cents, up 2 percent from 142.1 cents in 2008.
U.S. and State level prices reflect the portions of honey sold through retail, cooperatives, and private
channels. Prices for each color class are derived by weighting the quantities sold for each marketing channel.
Prices for the 2008 crop reflect honey sold in 2008 and 2009.
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