<Dependence on insect> <pollination
Proportion of pollinators that are honey bees> Value attributed
to honey bees.Crop category ($million
U.S.)Alfalfa, hay and seed 100% 60% $4,654.20
Apples 100% 90% $1,352.30
Almonds 100% 100% $959.20
Citrus 20%
– 80% 10% – 90% $834.10Cotton (lint and seed)20% 80% $857.70
Soybeans 10% 50% $824.50
Onions 100% 90% $661.70
Broccoli 100% 90% $435.40
Carrots 100% 90%
$420.70Sunflower 100% 90% $409.90
Cantaloupe/honeydew 80% 90% $350.90
Other fruits and nuts 10% – 90% 10% – 90% $1,633.40
Other vegetables/melons70% – 100% 10% –
90% $1,099.20Total
– – $14,493.20