Countries in the Middle east and Southwest Asia, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey , and the United arab emirates , are significant producers of honey. Each country has differences in the production and type of honey produced. For example, Iran is known for producing saffron honey, wild flower honey and apricot honey. In many countries of the Middle East and Southwest Asia, honey has been a local product and has been used since ancient times, and its domestic consumption is also high. Honey is used in local Foods and Drinks as part of the consumption tradition and culture in these regions.

In Iran, honey is used as one of the local products and its consumption is very common. According to statistics, per capita consumption of honey in Iran was about one kilogram per person per year. But it should be noted that these statistics may have changed and depend on various factors. Honey consumption is also very common in Saudi Arabia. According to the culture and consumption traditions in this country, per capita consumption of honey may be between 1 and 2 kg per year for each person. Of course, these statistics may also change and depend on various factors. Türkiye is also one of the honey consuming countries in the Middle East. Per capita consumption of honey in Turkey may be about 0.5 to 1 kg per person per year. This statistic may also be variable and depends on various factors.

The largest exporters of honey in West Asia:

1. Iran is known as one of the largest producers and exporters of honey in the region. Saffron honey and wild flower honey are among Iran's export products.
2. Türkiye is also active in the production and export of honey to world markets. The production of honey complex is done in some mountainous regions of Türkiye.
3. In Saudi Arabia, honey is widely produced and exported. Saffron honey and cinnamon honey are among the export products of Saudi Arabia.

The largest importers of honey in West Asia:

1. Saudi Arabia is known as one of the largest importers of honey in the region. Due to the high demand in the domestic market, Saudi arabia needs to import honey.
2. The United Arab Emirates is also known as one of the importers of honey in the region. Due to the high demand in the domestic market and the diversity of consumers, importing honey is popular in the United Arab Emirates.
3. Iraq is also known as one of the importers of honey in the region. Due to the high demand in the domestic market and the need to supply honey for various industries, Iraq is forced to import honey.

Some countries in the Middle East and Southwest Asia produce their honey for export to other countries. Some of the honey export destinations include European, Asian and Persian Gulf countries. Also, special and unusual honeys such as saffron honey and rosemary honey may also be exported as special products. In addition to edible uses, honey is also used in some other industries. For example, honey may be used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and Food industries.