What It Is
Honey is a natural sweetener produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is widely consumed as food, medicine, and a raw material in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Unlike refined sugar, honey retains enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that make it both nutritious and medicinal.
Honey is one of the world’s most traded natural products, with high export potential due to the increasing demand for organic and raw honey in health-conscious markets.
Nutritional & Health Benefits
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Natural Energy Source – rich in natural sugars (fructose and glucose)
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Antioxidant Properties – helps protect cells from oxidative stress
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Medicinal Value – used to treat cough, wounds, burns, and infections
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Immune Booster – strengthens the body’s defense system
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Skincare & Cosmetics – moisturizing and healing ingredient in creams and soaps
Export Specifications
Types Available
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Raw Honey – unprocessed, straight from the hive
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Filtered Honey – impurities removed for clarity
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Creamed Honey – processed to a spreadable texture
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Organic Honey – certified chemical-free, premium market grade
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Specialty Honeys – e.g., wildflower, acacia, eucalyptus honey
Quality Standards
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Moisture Content: ≤ 18%
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Sucrose Content: ≤ 5%
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HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural): ≤ 40 mg/kg (freshness indicator)
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Free from: Antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals
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Shelf Life: 2 – 3 years under proper storage
Packaging Options
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Retail packs: Glass jars (250g, 500g, 1kg) or PET bottles
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Bulk packs: 20kg, 25kg, 50kg food-grade drums
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Export packs: 200 – 300kg stainless steel or food-grade plastic drums
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Private label packaging available
Export Information
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HS Code: 040900 – Natural honey
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MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 5 MT (bulk) or flexible for retail orders
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Port of Shipment: Apapa, Tin Can, Port Harcourt
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Delivery Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR
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Payment Terms: LC, TT, Advance Deposit
Global Market Demand
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Top Importers: USA, Germany, UK, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Canada
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African Diaspora Markets: USA, UK, Europe – demand for authentic natural honey
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Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Industry: Increasing adoption as a natural ingredient
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Food & Beverage Industry: Used in bakery, confectionery, and beverages
Why Export Honey?
Evergreen Demand – consumed daily across households and industries
High Value Commodity – premium market for raw & organic honey
Diverse Applications – food, medicine, skincare, and pharmaceuticals
Long Shelf Life – easy to store and ship globally
Uses at a Glance
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Households: Natural sweetener for food and drinks
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Health Industry: Ingredient in syrups, cough remedies, supplements
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Cosmetics: Skin moisturizers, hair care, soaps, creams
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Food Industry: Bakery, confectionery, sauces, and beverages
Honey is exported in bulk drums for industrial buyers and in retail jars/bottles for supermarkets, wholesalers, and online markets worldwide.
