European Manufacturer of Beehives and Custom Wooden Products
Royal Hives is a European beekeeping supplier based in Sofia, Bulgaria. We manufacture Langstroth, Dadant Blatt, Farrar beehives, nucleus boxes, hive frames and components from quality, seasoned wood (10–12% humidity). Trusted by beekeepers, professional apiaries, and commercial retailers across Europe.
- Seasoned wood, equilibrium humidity 10–12%
- Precoat + waterproof UV varnish or coloured paint
- Wholesale, retail & bulk beekeeping supply across Europe
Beehives & Apiary Equipment
Langstroth Hives
8 and 10 frame configurations
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Dadant Blatt Hives
8, 10 and 12 frames, 18–35 mm
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Farrar Hives
Uniform shallow-frame system
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National / British Standard
National, Commercial hives
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Nucs & Mating Hives
5 or 6 frame nuc boxes
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Components & Frames
Frames, bottoms, supers, feeders
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Choose Your Hive Type
Browse Langstroth, Dadant Blatt, Farrar, nucleus hives, or components and frames.
Specify Requirements
Tell us frame count, wall thickness, finish, and quantity. We quote within 48 hours.
Confirm & Deliver
We confirm lead time and pricing, then arrange delivery across the EU, UK, and beyond.
Materials & Durability
Every beehive leaves our Sofia workshop built from carefully selected, seasoned coniferous wood and limetree (10–12% equilibrium humidity). Standard finishes include precoat with waterproof UV colourless varnish. Coloured waterproof paint is available upon client request. The same quality wood and craftsmanship goes into all our beekeeping equipment — hive frames, supers, bottoms, feeders, and queen excluders.
Wooden Products
In addition to beehives, we manufacture custom wooden boxes, wine boxes, and gift packaging — same quality dried wood, same craftsmanship.
Sliding-Lid Storage Box B01
24 × 12 × 6 cm
Compact Keepsake Box B02
15 × 9 × 6 cm
Hinged-Lid Storage Box B03
16 × 12 × 10 cm
Finger-Joint Storage Box B04
20 × 16 × 9 cm
Flat Document Box B05
25 × 16 × 7 cm
Large Utility Box B06
30 × 21 × 13 cm
Decorative Sliding-Lid Box B07
20 × 16 × 6 cm
Rectangular Utility Box B08
24 × 16 × 7 cm
Guides
Langstroth vs Dadant Blatt: Which Hive System to Choose
The main differences between the two most common hive systems and how to decide which one suits your apiary.
What Wall Thickness to Choose for Your Beehives
How to weigh beehive wall thickness against climate, transport weight and the insulation needs of the colony.
Wood Species and Moisture Content in Beehive Manufacturing
The role of wood species and drying level in the durability, stability and workability of wooden beehives.
Ordering for a business, apiary, or retail store?
We supply commercial beekeepers, retailers, and distributors with bulk beekeeping equipment across Europe. Request a commercial quote or learn about wholesale pricing and trade partnerships.