PUBLISHER: IndustryARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1112768
PUBLISHER: IndustryARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1112768
The U.S Apiculture Market size was valued at $647.4 Million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. Apiculture refers to the practice of rearing honeybees to produce honey and wax. The method involves the commercial breeding of bees in the apiary(ies), which is a space where numerous beehives can be housed. Apiaries are typically built in places with enough bee pastures, like those with flowering plants. The growth of the U.S. Apiculture market is influenced by several factors, including the rise in the applications of apiculture products in various end-use industries, the increase in demand for modern beekeeping and the growing need for healthier ingredients in the food industry. Some of the critical by-products which are sold through direct or indirect channels include beeswax, propolis, live bees, bee pollen, honey, venom, royal jelly and others. Furthermore, honey types such as clover honey, wildflower honey and melipona honey provide great marketable opportunities. The market for apiculture is supported by the government through various programs. Additionally, rising investments in research and development activities supporting the growing movement of the shift toward alternative sweeteners and nutraceuticals made from sustainable products provide a strong impetus to the U.S Apiculture Industry outlook for the forecast period of 2022-2027.
The report: "U.S Apiculture Market Forecast (2022-2027)" by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the U.S. Apiculture Market.
by Product Type - Beeswax, Propolis, Live-Bees, Honey and Others.
by Method - Traditional Beekeeping and Modern Beekeeping.
by Treatment Type - Varroa Treatment, Sacbrood, European Foulbrood, American Foulbrood, Amoeba Disease and Others.
by Application - Food and Beverages, Medical, Cosmetics, Agriculture, Military, Chemicals and Paints and Others.
by Distribution Channel - Business to Business & Business to Consumers.
by Region - Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast and Midwest.
The Southwest Region of the U.S Apiculture Market held a dominant market share in 2021 owing to the rise in the apiculture states such as Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and Others. However, the Midwest Region is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities over the forecast period of 2022-2027 owing to the rising demand for honey products in the states such as Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and North Dakota and South Dakota. Honey has been actively pitched within the mid-western states as a natural alternative sweetener in various food products.
The growing consumption of apiculture products as an ingredient in the cosmetics and personal care industry such as royal jelly along with an increase in the support from government bodies such as the USDA is driving the market to increase the U.S. Apiculture Market Size. Additionally, the growing varietals of honey products such as clover honey, melipona honey and others provide the necessary impetus to increase the U.S. Apiculture Market Share.
However, a rapid decrease in the number of managed bee colonies/hives in the apiary(ies) owing to urbanization impedes market growth.
A detailed analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats will be provided in the U.S Apiculture Market Report.
U.S. Apiculture Market Segment Analysis - by Product
The U.S Apiculture Market based on the product can be further segmented into Beeswax, Propolis, Live Bees, Honey and Others. Honey held a dominant market share in the year 2021. Honey is a viscous, golden liquid that is made by diligent bees. It is produced from flowering plant nectar. It is a food that the body can quickly absorb and that can quickly replenish depleted muscles with oxygen. Additionally, honey possesses antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-mitotic properties. The demand for honey has been seeing upward traction owing to a shift in customer tastes toward sugar substitutes that are healthy and nourishing. Furthermore, U.S. consumers tend to pay heed to the label and owing to honey's beneficial properties- the consumer is drawn to the offerings. Moreover, honey's adoption by the B2B channel has allowed the market to grow diligently. Furthermore, Honey is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period of 2022-2027. High demand for nutritious food products is a prominent factor driving honey adoption, as people are increasingly becoming more aware of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Lastly, demand for honey varietals such as clover honey, wildflower honey and Melipona honey drives the market interest. The growing health concerns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will act as a significant game-changer for the honey segment boosting the U.S Apiculture Industry Outlook while providing impetus to the overall U.S Apiculture Market Size.
U.S Apiculture Market Segment Analysis - by Application
The U.S Apiculture Market based on the application can be further segmented into Food and Beverages, Medical, Cosmetics, Agriculture, Military, Chemicals and Paints and Others. Food and Beverages held a dominant market share in the year 2021. Honey is a great source of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, calcium and antioxidants. As individuals become more aware of the advantages of leading a healthy lifestyle, there is an increased demand for nutrient-dense food products like honey. Honey is widely used as a sugar alternative in beverages, processed foods, jams and jellies. The potential of these items to impart a pleasant taste in food and beverage products, along with their accessibility, is boosting market demand. As per USDA, nearly 1.48 million pounds of honey were produced by nearly 2.71 million colonies in 2020. However, Medical application is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. The following growth is owing to critical components of honey and the properties exhibited in general offerings, such as being anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Moreover, scientific research has highlighted how honey can be used as a wound healing input as it promotes the adhesion of skin grafts. Lastly, bee venom can be used to treat severe allergies to bee stings, as per a medical article, immunotherapy with bee venom protects against bee sting reactions 98-99% of the time. The following reasons will help in boosting the U.S Apiculture Industry Outlook while providing impetus to the overall U.S Apiculture Market Size.
U.S Apiculture Market Drivers
Alternative medicine, which employs natural biologically active substances obtained from bee products, is getting more and more attention. Bee products have been used not only in treatment but also for skin care as ingredients for cosmetics. Numerous studies have also proved the effect of bee products on the skin and the use of honey, propolis, bee pollen and bee venom in wound healing highlights their curative value. Each bee product possesses specific active substances which determine its use for various skin problems. Honey, propolis, bee pollen, bee bread, beeswax and bee venom are bee products that are used for medicinal purposes and cosmetic production. Additionally, royal jelly as a by-product offers immense medicinal benefits. Furthermore, the American Academy of Dermatology Association claims that acne affects nearly 50 million Americans each year and has been regarded as the most common skin condition in the states. The usage of bee-venom has been widely accredited in solving the current crisis of acne, as the said input inhibits toll-like receptors (TLR2) and CD14 expression in tissues, which can act as a pharmaceutical alternative for acne.
Consumers within the U.S. widely substitute ordinary sugar with honey in commonly consumed food products such as pieces of bread, cereals and others. Furthermore, honey is attributed to a higher shelf-life and its chemical structure remains buoyant over a period of time. . Furthermore, honey benefits from its status as a natural ingredient. As per the Food Dive article in 2019, sales within the U.S. for honey have soared in the past five years, while those for sugar have slumped. U.S. Sugar sales dropped by nearly 10-12%, although holding popularity, but sales of honey have soared nearly 50-55%. The growing cases of diabetes along with cardiovascular diseases fueled by awareness of COVID-19 immune boost make the demand proposition of apiculture products such as honey immense. CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report in 2020 predicts that nearly 10.5% of the entire population, or 34.5 million people are diabetic. Moreover, American Diabetic Association predicts that nearly 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are and will be diagnosed each year. Owing to such trends, the market for apiculture will be positively benefitted.
U.S Apiculture Market Challenge
The number of colonies/hives within the U.S. apiary(ies) has substantially gone down over the period of three-four years. Beekeepers across the United States lost 45.5% of their managed honeybee colonies from April 2020 to April 2021, according to preliminary results of the 15th annual nationwide survey conducted by the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership (BIP) in 2021. Furthermore, beekeepers have continued to report a loss in the efficacy of market-available solutions. For example, a product that showed an efficacy of 90% removal of mites, now fails to provide an efficacy of 10%. Thereby, acting as a critical growth dampener in the U.S. Moreover, climate change acts as a rudimentary challenge for the market and extreme chilly conditions may result in loss of yield. Further, urbanization has eliminated the natural habitat and fauna of bees, such as a reduction in the number of nectar-bearing flowers. Owing to such reasons, the market demand will be challenged in the projected period.
U.S Apiculture Industry Outlook
Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the U.S. Apiculture Market. The top 10 companies in the U.S Apiculture Market are-
Miller's Honey Company
Beehive Botanicals
Georgia Honey Farms
Burleson's Honey
Mann Lake Bee & AG Supply
Beeswax from Beekeepers
Bare Honey
Blue Ridge Honey Company
Heavenly Honey Company
Walker Honey Farm
In July 2022, Heinz recently launched a chef-inspired line of condiments based on honey. The Heinz 57 condiment collection includes crunch sauces and infused honey in several flavors and is available on Amazon and other retailers nationwide. The lineup included Chili Pepper Crunch, Roasted Garlic Crunch, Mandarin Orange Miso Crunch, Hot Chili-Infused Honey and Black Truffle-Infused Honey.
In June 2022, Burleson's Texas Wildflower Honey was used as an ingredient for a famous Whiskey Brand- Garrison Brothers. The collaboration allowed for the spirit to have subtle notes of black pepper, cardamom and apricot. The ingredient supplier's acclaim for the growing partnership with the liquor industry might open revenue generation capacity avenues.
In August 2021, Burleson's Honey launched a new and innovative line called Creamed Raw Honey. The product caters to four different flavors each available in a 12 Oz packaging, namely- Blackberry, Maple, Strawberry and Peach. The demand for honey-made spreads has been growing at a good rate, as per the insights provided by the company's CEO. Ready adoption of such products will propel market players to continue launching innovative flavors.