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Assam Honey Export to United_States

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported May 09, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026

Sentiment
40
Attention
2
Articles
11
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

This export initiative is expected to significantly benefit local beekeepers and farmers in India — Assam, with producers receiving nearly 43% higher price realization. It also diversifies India's agricultural exports and strengthens rural livelihoods, potentially increasing trade volumes between India and the United States in agricultural products.

Agriculture Food Processing Logistics
Event Summary

The India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated the first-ever export of 20 metric tons of honey from Baksa district in India — Assam, India, to the United States. The consignment, exported by Salt Range Foods Private Limited, was flagged off on May 9, 2026. This initiative is part of India's One District One Product program, aiming to boost agricultural exports and provide higher price realization for local farmers and beekeepers. The honey, known for its high quality and near-organic characteristics, is sourced from eco-friendly environments in the Bodoland Territorial Region. The India — Ministry of Trade and Industry highlighted the importance of this export in integrating farmers from Aspirational Districts into global value chains and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Key Actions
95 India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated export United States
90 Salt Range Foods Private Limited exported honey United States
30 Aruna Rajoria flagged off
Entities Involved
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India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated the first-ever export of honey from Baksa district to the United States, supporting infrastructure development and ensuring compliance with international standards.
Importance 90 Sentiment 50
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Salt Range Foods Private Limited
Salt Range Foods Private Limited is the APEDA-registered exporter responsible for shipping the 20 metric tons of honey from India — Assam to the United States.
Importance 80 Sentiment 60
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India
India's agricultural exports are boosted by this initiative, which also promotes the government's One District One Product program.
Importance 80 Sentiment 30
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India — Assam
India — Assam is the Indian state from which the honey consignment originated, highlighting its potential in honey production and export.
Importance 75 Sentiment 40
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United States
The United States is the destination market for the first-ever export of honey from Baksa district, opening a new trade route for Indian agricultural products.
Importance 70 Sentiment 20
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India — Ministry of Trade and Industry
The India — Ministry of Trade and Industry released information regarding the export, emphasizing its role in diversifying India's agricultural exports.
Importance 60 Sentiment 30
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Aruna Rajoria
Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner and Secretary of the Agriculture Department, flagged off the consignment.
Importance 30 Sentiment 20
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Abhishek Dev
Abhishek Dev, Chairman of India — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, was present at the flag-off ceremony.
Importance 20 Sentiment 10
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Virendra Mittal
Virendra Mittal, State Project Director of ARIAS Society, was present at the flag-off ceremony.
Importance 20 Sentiment 10
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