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Saudi imports dominate honey market
The article addresses the rise in Saudi Arabia's imported honey, which amounts to approximately 20,000 tons annually. It highlights the declining quality of some honey marketed as Saudi or Yemeni at low prices, revealing challenges related to product fraud and the inability to verify its true source. Inspection campaign results show that 46% of honey samples imported into Europe were adulterated or did not meet natural honey standards. Despite an increase in local production—from 3,000 tons in 2017 to 8,000 tons in 2024—imported products still account for about 72.5% of the market, with prices ranging from 12 riyals per kilogram to 1,000 riyals for rare varieties. Government initiatives support beekeeping activities, including the launch of an electronic platform for honey sales and training programs aimed at qualifying over 500 beekeepers, all to boost local production and reduce reliance on adulterated imported honey.
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