Beekeeping is active in 146 of Piauí's 224 municipalities, representing 65.17% of the state's…

Beekeeping is active in 146 of Piauí's 224 municipalities, representing 65.17% of the state's cities, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

In 2025, Piauí produced 8,560 tons of honey, ranking among Brazil's top three producers and accounting for about 12% of national production. Two municipalities, São Raimundo Nonato and Picos, are among the country's top ten producers, ranking fourth and tenth with 897.4 and 724 tons respectively.

The beekeeping sector in Piauí is characterized by strong family farming involvement and a high share of organic production. Approximately 93% of the honey produced in the state is certified organic, supported by the diversity of native flowering plants and preservation of vegetation areas.