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Honey in Punjab

A leading migratory beekeeping state. This guide covers where honey grows in Punjab, when it reaches the market, where and how it is sold, and who buys it.

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Main districtsLudhiana, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur
SeasonMain flows: mustard (December–February), litchi (March–April), others through the year.
Government buyingNo MSP; private trade
ResearchPunjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Export routeMundra and Kandla via inland container depots
StatePunjab farm trade guide

About Honey

India is one of the world's leading honey producers and exporters. Beekeeping also raises crop yields through pollination, and the government promotes it under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.

Where Honey Is Grown in Punjab

The main honey districts of Punjab are Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur. Punjab is India's granary: its irrigated fields give the country's highest wheat and rice yields, and it supplies the largest share of grain to the central pool. It also grows basmati, maize, cotton, potato (including seed potato) and Kinnow.

Season in Punjab

Main flows: mustard (December–February), litchi (March–April), others through the year. Exact arrival dates in Punjab depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.

How Honey Is Sold in Punjab

Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Almost all wheat and paddy is sold through the mandis via arhtiyas to state agencies and FCI at MSP.

Other major markets in Punjab

State Agencies in Punjab

Honey has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.

Buyers, Processors and Exporters

These companies and bodies buy, process or export honey across India, including from Punjab. Tap a name for details.

Research and Advice in Punjab

New varieties, crop advice and seed for honey growers in Punjab come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.

Check today's honey prices in Punjab

Honey in Other States

Haryana · Uttar Pradesh · Bihar · West Bengal · Rajasthan

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