How to Export Honey from Pakistan

In this blog post, we explore the honey-exporting business from Pakistan.  understanding various honey varieties and their production process to approaching international markets, this guide will provide you with the know-how.

Why Export Honey from Pakistan?

• 40-60% Profit Margin: The margin of the honey export business in Pakistan is pretty substantial at 40-60%.
• Growing International Demand: There is a growing international demand for natural and organic honey products.
• Unique Varieties: Pakistan has unique varieties like berry honey, cider honey, and Himalayan honey that are in high demand.
• Low Cost of Production Location: It is relatively cheaper to produce within the country as compared with many other exports.

Types of Honey Demanded in Pakistan (Varieties)

• Popular Varieties: Acacia, Orange, Ripe Seed, Eucalyptus, Litchi, Sunflower, Karanda, Multi-Flower, Himalayan, and Wildflower Honeys.
• Unique Products: Berry honey (cider honey) is unique to Pakistan.
• High-Demand Varieties in the International Market: Acacia, orange and berry honey in high demand.

Production Areas in Pakistan

• Punjab: Chakwal, Gujjar Khan, Sargodha, Daska.
• KPK: Karak, Kohat, Sawad, Banno.
• Baluchistan: Quetta, Ziarat Valley, Nasira bad, Kalat.
• SINDH: Thatta, Sajawal, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Gulachi.

Value Addition by Honey Processing and Exporting

Processing Technologies: Filtered, Ultra filtered, Pachara, Monofloral, Flavored, Infused, dry, and Honey sticks.
HS Code: 0409.0000 (Natural Honey Only)
Profit Margin: 40-60%.
Export Markets: Saudi Arabia, United States, Oman, Qatar, China.
Competitors: India, China, Turkey, Argentina, Ukraine.
Annual Increase: Up to 40%.

Investment and Requirement for Export Honey from Pakistan

• Minimum Investment: Approximately Rs.60 lakh (minimum) for a 23-ton container.
  Packing Requirements: Plastic jars or glass bottles.
• Certifications: Halal, ISO, purity inspection, adulteration inspection, moisture content check, color inspection, flavor aroma inspection, density inspection, acidity, pollen inspection.
• Procurement: Purchase honey directly from beekeepers or processed honey from local industries.