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Imported honey holds 72.5% of Saudi market
The article summarizes the challenges facing the honey market in Saudi Arabia. Imported honey, especially from China, is competing strongly with locally produced honey, which accounts for only 27.5% of the total supply. The Saudi market receives an annual import volume of around 20,000 tons, with a noticeable increase of 12% in imports last year. Despite this, imported honey is often sold at very low prices, below its true value, highlighting risks of fraud and poor quality. European inspection campaigns have revealed that 46% of honey samples tested were adulterated or non-compliant with standards. Experts believe that the honey industry is recovering thanks to government initiatives, such as training beekeepers and supporting local production, which amounts to about 8,000 tons annually. A portion of this production—about one-third—is exported to international markets. The market faces the challenge of ensuring honey quality and increasing local production to compete with imports, while ongoing enforcement and development efforts aim to elevate quality standards and improve marketing.
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