The honey market in India reached a value of INR 21.1 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach INR 38.3 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.31% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Beekeeping has been one of the oldest activities in India. This makes it one of the leading honey markets in the world which has created an intense competition in terms of innovation and cost. Additionally, the demand for honey in India is augmenting on account of the growing consumer preference for natural and healthy alternatives of artificial sweeteners, rising awareness regarding the benefits of honey and increasing popularity of various honey flavors. In addition, owing to its proven anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, honey is projected to gain a momentum in both the food and non-food applications across the country. Industry Drivers:
Honey is a rich source of antioxidants and flavonoids which can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body while protecting against heart diseases and cancer. Apart from this, honey also has antibacterial and antiseptic qualities that accelerate wound and burn healing by providing a moist environment and increasing the flow of nutrients to the affected area. Owing to these factors, the demand for honey has gained traction for home remedies.
Honey is available in different flavors depending upon the flowers used by the bees to produce it. As a result, there is a diverse range of honey products currently available in India which find applications in the food and beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
The Government has been supporting the production of honey in India by granting help in developing business through commercialization, R&D activities, innovation and exporting. These initiatives support the producers by advisory and mentoring services, organizing workshops and seminars, general and industry-specific training and providing subsidized products, such as business planning tools.
Scientific validation of the medicinal utilization of honey and its growing value as a premium ingredient in nutraceuticals are also acting as strong market drivers.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Indian honey market, along with forecasts at the country and state level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on flavor, seasonality and distribution channel.

Breakup by Flavor: Multiflora Honey
Eucalyptus Honey
Ajwain Honey
Sidr Honey
Others

On the basis of flavors, multiflora honey is the most popular type of honey flavor in India. Other major flavor types include eucalyptus honey, ajwain honey, sidr honey and others.

Breakup by Seasonality:

Autumn and Spring Season
Winter Season
Summer and Monsoon Season

Based on seasonality, the report finds that the autumn and spring seasons dominate the market. They are followed by the winter, summer and monsoon seasons.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Business to Consumer
Business to Business

On the basis of distribution channels, the market has been categorized as business to consumer and business to business segments. Currently, the business to consumer segment represents the largest distribution channel.

Breakup by State:

Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Punjab
Rajasthan

Based on states, Maharashtra enjoys the leading position in the market as most of the manufacturing facilities are located in the state. Some of the other major markets include Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Competitive Landscape:
The honey market in India is highly fragmented in nature owing to the presence of a large number of manufacturers. The report provides the leading companies operating in the Indian honey market.

Dabur
Patanjali
Apis India
Emami Limited
Hitkary Pharmacy Private Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd.
Kejriwal Bee Care India Pvt. Ltd.
Bharat Honey
Under The Mango Tree

This report provides a deep insight into the Indian honey market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the honey industry in any manner. Key Question Answered in this Report
1. What was the size of the Indian honey market in 2021?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the Indian honey market during 2022-2027?
3. What are the key factors driving the Indian honey market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Indian honey market?
5. What is the breakup of the Indian honey market based on the flavor?
6. What is the breakup of the Indian honey market based on the seasonality?
7. What is the breakup of the Indian honey market based on the distribution channel?
8. What are the key regions in the Indian honey market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the Indian honey market?