PAKISTAN HONEY
Honey is considered as sweetest and natural nutritive food products obtained through bee keeping or wildly. It contains nutrients and vitamin and other ingredients. Honey of different type is also considered as medicines for specific ailments. Pakistan is ranked as 20th honey producing county and 34th in honey exports. The annual production is around 16000 metric tons. About 25 percent of the honey produced in Pakistan is exported to other countries. The famous honey produced in Pakistan is derived from Ziziphus (Ber), rapeseed, sunflower, acacia, Eucalyptus, Karanja, orange, lychee and multiflora. Each type of honey has its own nutritive and medicinal value. Sidr honey is known to treat infections and boost the immunity system, acacia honey improved blood circulation and helps in healing of wounds. Karanja honey is antiaging. Pakistan exports honey to many countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Mozambique, Japan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia etc.
Varieties of Honey
- Sidr (Beri or Ziziphus) Honey
- Orange Honey
- Eucalyptus Honey
- Sunflower Honey
- Multi-flora Himalayan Honey
- Acacia Honey
- Rapeseed/Mustard Honey
- Lychee Honey
- Karanga/Pongamia Honey
- Wild-flora Honey
Honey Production Areas in Pakistan
In Punjab: Chakwal, Gujar Khan, Attock, Sargodha and Daska are ideal places for Honeybee farming.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Karak, Kohat, Swat and Bannu are most suitable places.
In Balochistan: Quetta, Ziarat Valley, Naseerabad, and Kalat are suitable Areas for honey production..
In Sindh: Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas and Gulachi are suitable Areas for honey production.
Sidr (Beri or Ziziphus) Honey
Benefits
- Treat infections
- Stomach pain and ulcers
- Improves Digestion
- Treats Cancer
- Treats Skin Conditions
- Boosts Immune System
Acacia Honey
Benefits
- Healing of Wounds
- Prevents Bacterial Contamination and Infection
- Improves Blood Circulation
- Reduces Constipation
- Calming Effect
Orange Honey
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- Anti-bacterial
- Heals Wound
- Good Source of Minerals
Rapeseed / Mustard Honey
Benefits
- Kidney Diseases
- Eye Diseases
- Bone Development
Eucalyptus Honey
Benefits
- Prevents Urinary Issues
- Increases Immunity
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Reduces Risk Factors Linked to Heart Disease
- Improves Sleep
Lychee Honey
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- Aids Digestion
- Improves Bone Health
- Helps in Wound Healing
Sunflower Honey
Benefits
- Antiseptic
- Use for Sore Throats, Colds, Influenza
- Great for Kidneys, Lungs and Intestines
- Antibacterial
- Encourages hair growth
Karanja / Pongamia Honey
Benefits
- Anti Aging
- Eye Ailment
- Skin Diseases
Major Importing Countries
- United States of America
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Belgium
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- France
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Mozambique
- Malaysia
- Italy
- China
- Poland
- United Arab Emirates
- Japan
- Bangladesh