What it is
Collected by beekeepers from Apis mellifera and Indian bee boxes and wild hives; processed by heating, filtering and moisture reduction.
Multiflora and unifloral (mustard, litchi, eucalyptus, jamun)Raw and processed honey
Where India produces it
- Uttar Pradesh
2023-24: 25.03 thousand tonnes
- West Bengal
2023-24: 23.69 thousand tonnes
- Punjab
2023-24: 20.6 thousand tonnes
- Bihar
2023-24: 18.03 thousand tonnes
- Rajasthan
2023-24: 13.39 thousand tonnes
Where imports come from
India is a net exporter; imports were US$ 2.51 million in 2024-25 (HS 0409).
Rules before you buy or sell
- FSSAI licence or registration is needed to process, pack, store or sell it as food (Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006).
- FSSAI honey standards include tests that detect added sugar syrups.
- Beekeepers can register with the National Bee Board (Madhukranti portal) for traceability.
Businesses that use it
Honey Processing and Bottling Plant →Honey Bee Farming (Beekeeping) →Honey Jam Manufacturing →Honey-Based Beverages →