India plans to expand honey exports to the European Union and Southeast Asia

Published 2022년 1월 5일

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is working to ensure a consistent honey supply for export, with a focus on Europe and other countries. In the 2020-21 season, India exported 59,999 tonnes of honey, valued at 716 crores ($96.77 million), primarily to the United States. APEDA is also working to negotiate duty structures to increase honey exports and is addressing issues such as rising freight costs and container availability. The organization is also providing quality certification, lab testing, and other support to help honey producers reach export markets.

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been coordinating with producers and state governments to guarantee a reliable supply network of honey for export purposes to Europe and other nations. M Angamuthu, Chairman of APEDA stated that "We are working closely with state governments, producers, and other participants in the supply chain to increase exports to other countries and regions such as the European Union, United Kingdom, and South-East Asia". He also stated that India is renegotiating the duty structure levied by several nations to increase honey exports. In 2020-21, India exported 59,999 tonnes of natural honey valued at 716 crores ($96.77 million), with the United States accounting for 44,881 tones (74.8 percent). Other popular regions include Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Canada. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, stated on Thursday that the country's honey output will climb… ...

Source: Krishi Jagran