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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Honey
Analyze 21,583 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Honey.
Honey Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Honey to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Honey: Pakistan (+360.4%), Brazil (-47.9%), China (+44.7%).
Honey Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Honey country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Honey transaction unit prices: New Zealand (23.03 USD / kg), France (15.85 USD / kg), South Africa (5.70 USD / kg), Costa Rica (5.24 USD / kg), Australia (5.14 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
3,681 exporters and 3,676 importers are mapped for Honey.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Honey, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Honey Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
3,681 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Honey. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Honey Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
8 premium Honey suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Primeflow AgriTrade
South Africa
ContactCatalog
Shipping And Water TransportCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Tattva foods and exports
India
ContactCatalog
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 3,681 total exporter companies in the Honey supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Honey Global Exporter Coverage
3,681 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Honey supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Honey (HS Code 040900) in 2024
For Honey in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
Honey Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Honey Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
3,676 importer companies are mapped for Honey demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Honey Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 3,676 total importer companies tracked for Honey. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
3,676 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Honey.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Honey buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Honey (HS Code 040900) in 2024
For Honey in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Honey Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Honey origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Honey
Honey Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Honey wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Honey wholesale unit prices: Hungary (9.83 USD / kg), Poland (9.76 USD / kg), South Korea (6.76 USD / kg), Ukraine (1.10 USD / kg).
Ingredient sweetener for bakery, beverages, dairy, sauces, and cereals
Specialty/premium monofloral products with origin claims
Grading Factors
Moisture content and fermentation risk
Authenticity and origin verification (including monofloral claims)
Residues and contaminants compliance for importing markets
HMF and diastase indicators linked to heating and aging
Color and sensory profile consistency by product specification
Market
Natural honey is a globally traded apiculture product used both as table honey and as a sweetening ingredient in food manufacturing. Production is concentrated in a limited set of large producing countries (notably China and Turkey, alongside Argentina, Iran, India and Ukraine), while international trade often involves bulk shipments that are blended and packed in destination markets. Major import demand is anchored by the United States and the European Union, with additional sizable demand in markets such as Japan and the United Kingdom. Market dynamics are strongly shaped by authenticity controls and residue compliance, as adulteration and mislabeling concerns drive tighter testing and buyer scrutiny.
Color varies from very light to dark amber depending on floral source and processing
Crystallization is a common physical change during storage and does not necessarily indicate spoilage
Aroma and flavor profile are strongly linked to botanical origin (monofloral vs multifloral)
Compositional Metrics
Moisture content is a core commercial parameter affecting fermentation risk and handling
Sugar profile (reducing sugars and sucrose) is commonly referenced in buyer specifications and standards
HMF and diastase activity are widely used indicators related to heating, aging, and quality control
Electrical conductivity and pollen profile are used in some origin and floral-source characterization programs
Grades
Codex Alimentarius Standard for Honey (CXS 12-1981) compositional and quality parameters are widely referenced in international trade
Monofloral and geographic-origin claims (including premium designations) often require additional verification beyond basic compositional limits
Packaging
Bulk food-grade drums or pails for industrial buyers and blending/packing operations
Retail jars or squeeze bottles for direct-to-consumer sales
Lot-based segregation and tamper-evident packaging are commonly requested for premium/origin-identified products
ProcessingExtraction (uncapping and centrifugation) followed by settling/filtration to remove wax and particulatesGentle warming may be used to reduce viscosity or decrystallize; excessive heat can negatively affect quality indicatorsBlending across lots/origins is common in bulk trade; premium segments emphasize single-origin and traceable lots
Consumer preference for natural sweeteners and clean-label ingredients
Food manufacturing use as a sweetener and flavor component in bakery, beverages, dairy, sauces, and cereals
Premiumization and gifting demand for monofloral and origin-identified honeys
Temperature
Typically stored and shipped at ambient conditions; protection from excessive heat helps preserve quality indicators used in trade specifications
Moisture control is important during storage and transit because honey can absorb water in humid conditions, raising fermentation risk
Shelf Life
Long shelf stability when stored in sealed containers away from moisture; crystallization is common and managed through controlled warming or creaming depending on product positioning
Quality disputes in trade often relate to authenticity, residues, and heating/handling indicators rather than short perishability windows
Risks
Food Fraud HighAdulteration with sugar syrups and mislabeling of botanical or geographic origin (including premium claims) are widely recognized risks in the honey trade and can trigger border rejections, contract disputes, and reputational damage for buyers and brands.Use multi-method authenticity testing, enforce lot-level traceability to origin, qualify suppliers with audits, and maintain segregated supply for premium/origin-identified claims.
Pollinator Health MediumHoney supply is exposed to colony losses and yield swings driven by pests and diseases (including varroa-related issues), nutrition stress, and pesticide exposure, which can reduce harvest volumes and increase price volatility.Strengthen hive health programs (monitoring and treatment where appropriate), improve forage access, and diversify sourcing across origins and floral calendars.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport markets apply strict requirements on residues and contaminants, as well as labeling rules for origin and composition; non-compliance can lead to detentions and delistings.Implement pre-shipment residue monitoring, validate compliance to destination requirements, and maintain documentation for origin and processing/handling history.
Climate MediumDroughts, heatwaves, fires, and altered rainfall patterns can reduce nectar availability and shift flowering timing, affecting both honey volumes and the consistency of monofloral supply.Track climate and bloom indicators in key origins and use flexible procurement plans that can switch among floral sources and regions.
Trade Policy MediumHoney trade is periodically affected by trade remedies, changing border controls, and geopolitical disruptions that can re-route flows and tighten supplies in specific importing regions.Monitor trade measures in key corridors and maintain alternative qualified origins and packers to reduce single-route dependence.
Sustainability
Pollinator health and biodiversity dependence (forage availability and ecosystem pressures)
Pesticide exposure and habitat loss risks affecting bee health and long-term productivity
Smallholder and migratory beekeeping livelihoods exposed to weather and colony-loss volatility
Traceability challenges in fragmented supply chains, increasing buyer due-diligence burdens
Authenticity-related disputes can penalize compliant producers and erode trust in origin communities
FAQ
What is the biggest global trade risk for honey buyers?Food fraud—especially adulteration with sugar syrups and mislabeling of origin or floral source—is the most critical risk because it can lead to border rejections, legal disputes, and loss of consumer trust.
Why do honey shipments get rejected or disputed in international trade?Common triggers include authenticity concerns (adulteration or mislabeling) and regulatory non-compliance related to residues/contaminants and labeling requirements in major importing markets.
What kinds of honey are commonly traded as differentiated or premium products?Monofloral and origin-identified honeys such as manuka, acacia, clover, eucalyptus, and citrus (orange blossom) are frequently marketed as premium segments and often require stronger traceability and verification.
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