How much is honey per kilogram

The price of honey is generally between 100 and 300 yuan per kilogram, and the actual cost is influenced by various factors such as the type of honey source, the environment of the production area, the harvest season, the processing method, and market supply and demand.

1. Honey source type

The honey source plants of soil honey directly affect its taste and nutritional value. Honeys from single flower sources such as locust blossom honey and lychee honey are usually priced at a moderate level due to their stable production and unique flavor. The wild nectar is mixed with the essence of a variety of nectar source plants, so the nutrition is more complex and the market price is often higher. Some rare honey sources, such as snow lotus honey, may be several times more expensive than ordinary honey due to the difficulty of collection.

2. The honey produced in mountainous areas with superior ecological environment is more favored by the market. Honey produced in pollution-free areas such as Gaoligong Mountain and Qinling Mountains in Yunnan Province is usually much more expensive than in plain areas due to the natural purity of the honey source plants and high pass rate of testing. Honey from these regions often comes with organic certification or geographical indication certification, further enhancing the added value of the product.

3. Harvesting Season

Soil honey harvested in spring generally has a higher market price than summer honey due to its moderate moisture content and abundant active substances. Due to limited production, characteristic honey varieties such as buckwheat honey in autumn may also experience seasonal price increases. Some beekeepers use the traditional method of harvesting honey once a year. This mature honey has a higher concentration, more complete nutritional value, and is naturally more expensive than products that are harvested frequently.

4. Processing Method

Unprocessed raw honey retains all nutrients such as beeswax and pollen, and is usually much more expensive than separated honey. Honey processed using fine techniques such as low-temperature filtration retains active enzyme substances to the greatest extent possible, and its selling price is also higher than high-temperature concentrated honey. Customized packaging products launched by some brands will also include value-added services such as testing reports.

5. Market Supply and Demand

When the demand for honey surges before and after holidays, there is usually a significant fluctuation in market prices. Honey directly supplied from the place of origin may have a much lower price than supermarket channels due to the reduction of intermediate links. In recent years, consumers' awareness of natural honey has increased, and truly high-quality wild natural honey is often in short supply in the market, which has also pushed up its overall price level.

When purchasing honey, it is recommended to prioritize products with formal testing reports, and pay attention to observing their color, viscosity, and odor characteristics. High quality earth honey usually presents a natural amber color, with a floral fragrance corresponding to the honey source plant, and flows slowly when shaken. When storing, it should be placed in a cool and dark place, avoiding the use of metal utensils for retrieval. The daily consumption should be controlled within 25g, and diabetes patients and other special groups should follow the doctor's advice. Mixing with warm water can better preserve nutrients, while high temperatures can damage the active substances in honey.