Honey export is becoming a good business for people in Pakistan who want to export things. People who export honey can make a lot of money. Between 40 percent and 60 percent more than what they spend. Not many people are exporting honey so it is not very competitive. Also people around the world want to buy honey. Honey, which is also called shehad in Pakistan is a product for people who want to start an export business.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about honey export. You will learn about the types of honey that are available, in Pakistan. You will also learn where honey is made in Pakistan and how it is processed. The guide will tell you which countries buy the honey and how much money you need to start a honey export business.
Why Honey Is a Thing to Export
Picking the right product is super important if you want to succeed in exporting. Lots of exporters fail because they choose the wrong product for the wrong market. Honey is a choice because:
- It is in demand all over the world and people always want it
- There is not much competition from other Pakistani exporters
- You can make a lot of profit from exporting honey. Up to 60%
- Pakistan makes some kinds of honey that are hard to find elsewhere
Pakistans Place in the World Honey Market
There are 34 countries that make and export honey. Pakistan is around 20th on that list. We make about 16,000 tons of honey every year.. Only a quarter of that gets exported. The reason is that many small businesses and producers don’t know how to export honey. This is a chance, for new exporters who are willing to learn.
Types of Honey Available in Pakistan
Pakistan makes around twenty kinds of honey but only a few are really popular outside the country. The kinds of honey that people want to buy the most are
- Cider or Berry Honey which is also called Ber Honey
- Acacia Honey
- Orange Honey
- Rapeseed or Mustard Honey
- Eucalyptus Honey
- Litchi Honey
- Sunflower Honey
- Karanga Pogam Honey
- Multi-Flower Himalayan Honey
- Wild Flower Honey
Pakistan also makes kinds of honey that people know about like Acacia, Alfalfa, Avocado, Basswood, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Clover, Canola and Fireweed honey.
The Best One Berry Honey
Out of all the kinds of honey Berry Honey also called Cider Honey is the one that Pakistan’s most famous for. It is like Himalayan Pink Salt, which’s very special. This honey is made from the flowers of berries. It is very hard to find outside of Pakistan which makes it very wanted by people all, over the world.
Twenty five percent of all the honey that Pakistan sells to other countries comes from the places where Berry Honey is made.. Ninety percent of the honey made in those places is Berry Honey. Because it is so rare and so good Berry Honey is the valuable kind of honey that Pakistan has.
Where Is Honey Produced in Pakistan
The good news for exporters is that honey, especially berry honey is available in all four provinces of Pakistan.
Punjab
- Chakwal
- Gujjar Khan
- Attock
- Sargodha
- Daska
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
- Karak
- Kohat
- Swat
- Bannu
Balochistan
- Quetta
- Ziarat Valley
- Nasirabad
- Kalat
Sindh
- Sujawal
- Hyderabad
- Mirpur Khas
- Gulachi
If you are looking for berry honey the best areas are in Punjab and KPK in Kohat, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Mianwali, Bannu, Nizampur and Dadra.
Types of Honey Bees in Pakistan
Pakistan has four types of honey bees. Three are native to Pakistan. One was brought from another country.
- Apis dorsata
- Apis florea
- Apis cerana
- Apis mellifera was brought from Europe 20 years ago.
The Apis mellifera bee has become very popular in Pakistan with over 150,000 colonies active, across the country. This type of bee produces very high-quality honey.
Types of Processed Honey
When selling honey abroad customers often have requirements. It’s crucial to understand these categories before finding a supplier:
- Filtered Honey. Basic filtering; might still have wax bits
- Ultra-Filtered Honey. Impurities removed under pressure for a product
- Pressed (Pachara) Honey
- Monofloral Honey. Comes from one type of flower
- Flavored Honey. Has artificial fruit flavors added
- Infused Honey
- Dry Honey
- Honey Sticks
Customers usually specify which type of honey they want so knowing what your supplier offers is vital.
HS Code for Exporting Honey
For customs and export papers the HS Code for honey is 0409.00 no matter the variety. This code is for honey only. Not fake or synthetic honey products.
Profit Margins for Honey Exports
Exporting honey can be profitable with a margin of 40% to 60%. This makes honey one of the lucrative export options, for small and medium-sized exporters.
