Berlin – There are 4,723 Italian companies active in the production of honey, for a 6% increase in just a year, with almost 400 new companies founded in 2015. Also during 2015, exports of the Italian product grew by 11%, going from €25 million in 2014 to €28 million in 2015. These exports about 8 million pounds a year, equivalent to 32 million jars of 250 grams. Italian exports are are directed mainly to Germany (32% of the total), France (30%) and the UK (7%). Ireland recorded the highest growth (+604%), followed by the UK (+98%) and Austria (+79%). On the other hand, Italy imports about €57 million worth of honey from the rest of the world, for a 10% increase in one year. The data was elaborated by the Milan Chamber of Commerce. (9Colonne)
