Honey in India
UNDERSTANDING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, VALUE CHAINS & INTERVENTION PATHWAYS

Globally, honey production is concentrated, while consumption and imports are spread across highincome markets.

This creates a global value chain where origin, quality and trust determine price and where adulteration and standardisation pressures are increasing.

India occupies a critical position as both a major producer and a potential supplier of differentiated honey, but only if its production systems are understood and served appropriately.

Honey sits at the intersection of food, health and wellness markets, with demand driven by:

Sugar replacement in food and beverages

Therapeutic and medicinal use

Clean-label and natural product trends

These shifts are increasing demand for traceable, high-quality honey products, particularly in premium food and wellness markets.