The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Notification No. 27/2025-26 dated August 22, 2025, revising the Minimum Export Price (MEP) for Natural Honey.
Key Highlights
- Commodity: Natural Honey (HS Code 04090000)
- Policy Change:
- Earlier MEP: USD 2000 per Metric Ton (FOB)
- Revised MEP: USD 1400 per Metric Ton (FOB)
- Validity: The revised MEP will remain in force till December 31, 2025.
- Export Policy Status: Natural Honey continues to be classified as “Free” for export, subject to MEP compliance.
Impact of the Notification:
The reduction in MEP is expected to boost competitiveness of Indian honey exports in the global market by lowering the threshold export price, while ensuring regulatory oversight on quality and trade practices.
This amendment supersedes DGFT’s earlier Notification No. 45/2024-25 dated December 30, 2024.
The Complete Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Notification-English-22.08.2025_ocred.pdf
