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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been coordinating with producers and state governments to guarantee a reliable supply network of honey for export purposes to Europeand other nations.

MAngamuthu, Chairman of APEDA statedthat"We are working closely with state governments, producers, and other participants in the supply chain to increase exports to other countries and regions such as the European Union,UnitedKingdom,and South-East Asia".

He also stated that India is renegotiating the duty structure levied by several nations to increase honey exports.

In 2020-21, India exported 59,999tonnes ofnatural honey valuedat716 crores($96.77 million), with the United States accounting for 44,881 tones (74.8 percent). Other popular regions includeBangladesh,Saudi Arabia, UAE,and Canada.

AlthoughIndia's honey exports began in 1996-97, the country was ranked ninth in worldwide trade in 2020, with 7.36 lakh tons (lt) exported, according to APEDA. India is also ranked seventh in the world in terms of honey production. China, Turkey, Canada, Argentina, Iran, and the United States are significant honey producers, accounting for half oftheglobal production, which is estimated to be 17.21ltin 2019.

Angamuthustated that APEDA has assisted honey producers in reaching export markets, in addition to providing government help through various programs, quality certification, as well aslab testing.

On a priority basis, the export promotion agency is now also addressing concerns such as rising freight prices, restricted availability of containers during peak honey export season, higher nuclear magnetic resonance test expenses, and insufficient export incentives, he stressed.

Honey export hasenormous potential as a result of its popularity as an efficient immune booster and a healthy substitute to sugar, according to APEDA. Consumption has increased significantly, especially after theCovidoutbreak.

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