Chapter 6 – Economics of Beekeeping

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the startup and operational costs involved in beekeeping.
• Explore different ways beekeepers generate income (e.g., honey, beeswax, propolis, pollination services).
• Learn how to price bee products and estimate profitability.
• Discover market trends and potential customer segments for bee-related products.
• Explore value-added product development for business growth.
• Gain insight into business planning, record-keeping, and scaling strategies for a profitable beekeeping enterprise.