United States honey production in 2021 totaled 126 million pounds, down 14percent from the prior year. Also, there were 2.7 million bee colonies producing honey in 2021, typically producing between 50 and 100 pounds per colony of honey for harvest. The average yield per colony was 46.9 pounds, down 14 percent from the 54.5 pounds in 2020. The top honey-producing states in order of honey-production, include North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Texas, Montana, and Florida. Beekeepers take colonies to these states to take advantage of the forage, sometimes outnumbering the human population! The chart shows how typical production has decreased steadily over the years, even though colony numbers have remained somewhat steady. Availability and quality of forage have a direct impact on how much honey a colony can produce. Even so, the US imports honey to meet demand. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and India were among the top exporters of honey into the U.S. Data collected from NASS.