Baksa Honey Export to USA Brings 43% Higher Realisation for Assam Farmers
12 May 2026, New Delhi: India’s agricultural export basket received a boost with the first export consignment of One District One Product (ODOP) honey from Baksa district of Assam to the United States. The shipment of 20 metric tons of honey was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and exported by Assam-based M/s Salt Range Foods Pvt. Ltd.
The initiative is expected to improve farmer incomes in the region, with local beekeepers and honey producers projected to receive nearly 43% higher price realisation compared to prevailing farm gate prices. The export is being seen as a step towards integrating farmers from Aspirational Districts into international agricultural value chains.
Baksa Emerges as Key Honey Export Hub
Baksa district, located in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), has been identified under the Government of India’s ODOP programme for its honey production potential. The district is among the major honey-producing regions in Assam along with Kokrajhar, Chirang, Udalguri and Tamulpur.
Assam produced around 1,650 metric tons of honey during FY 2023-24, according to National Horticulture Board data. The state’s biodiversity, forest resources and traditional beekeeping practices have supported honey production for generations. Indigenous communities including the Karbi, Mishing and Bodo tribes have historically used honey for food, medicinal and cultural purposes.
Honey sourced from Baksa is known for being collected from pesticide-free and forest-rich environments, contributing to its quality and market acceptance. The product is also recognised for its floral diversity and nutritional value.
APEDA Supports Export Infrastructure
APEDA supported the export initiative by facilitating infrastructure and quality compliance measures at the processing facility. This included the provision of testing and laboratory equipment required to meet international food safety and quality standards.
The authority said the initiative aligns with the objective of promoting district-specific products under the ODOP programme while expanding India’s exports of value-added agricultural products. The programme aims to strengthen local economies through branding, market access and value addition.
Northeast Gains Momentum in Agricultural Exports
The export of honey from Baksa also highlights the growing role of the North Eastern Region in India’s agri-export strategy. Industry stakeholders believe niche products from the region could gain stronger international market access as quality infrastructure and export-oriented supply chains improve.
APEDA stated that it will continue supporting farmer-led exports and strengthening export ecosystems to improve global market access for agricultural products from emerging regions of the country.
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