In the year to June 30, honey export revenue increased by 20 per cent to $425 million. 123rf New Zealand’s honey exports have surged as overseas consumers seek out more natural products. More than 10,280 tonnes of monofloral mānuka honey, known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, was exported at an average price of $55.36 per kilogram. (File photo)Mānuka honey is exported to more than 40 markets and accounted for 76 per cent of export volume and 88 per cent of export revenue in 2019/20. While demand for monofloral mānuka honey has remained strong, demand for multifloral mānuka and non-mānuka varieties has fallen.

Source: Stuff February 22, 2021 02:48 UTC