Top 7 Most Popular Honeys in the World

Overview

Honey is sold and loved all over the world—but not all honey is the same. Different regions produce different types of honey, each with its own flavour, colour, aroma, and health benefits.

In this article, we’ll look at 7 of the most popular honey varieties in the world, and also see where Indian honey fits in this global list.

1. Clover Honey (USA, Canada, New Zealand)

Why it’s so popular:
Clover honey is one of the most widely sold honeys in the world, especially in the USA, Canada, and New Zealand. It’s commonly used in supermarkets and everyday household use.

• Taste: Mild, sweet, light floral
• Colour: Light golden
• Best for: Tea, bread, breakfast, baking

Because of its neutral taste, clover honey is easy for everyone to like—this is why it dominates the global commercial honey market.

2. Acacia Honey (Europe)

Acacia honey, especially from Hungary, Italy, and Romania, is extremely popular in Europe and exported worldwide.

• Taste: Very light, delicate, mildly sweet
• Colour: Almost transparent, pale yellow
• Special feature: Crystallizes very slowly

Many people choose acacia honey for kids, diabetics (in moderation), and daily use because it is gentle and smooth in taste.

3. Himalayan / Pahadi Honey (India) – India’s Pride on the Global List

Now comes India’s turn in the global honey conversation.

Himalayan or Pahadi Honey, collected from the hills and forests of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and North-East India, is slowly becoming popular not just in India but internationally as well.

• Taste: Rich, slightly spicy or floral, depending on the flowers
• Region: Himalayan foothills, forest regions
• Benefits: Strong immunity support, natural, often less processed

Indian brands are now exporting Himalayan and forest honey, and many foreign buyers look for “Himalayan Raw Honey” specifically because they associate the Himalayas with purity and medicinal herbs.

4. Manuka Honey (New Zealand)

Manuka honey is not the most consumed by quantity (because it’s expensive), but it’s one of the most famous and in-demand honeys in the world due to its medicinal power.

• Taste: Earthy, slightly bitter, thick and creamy
• Special feature: High antibacterial activity (UMF / MGO rating)
• Uses: Throat infections, immunity, wound healing

Manuka is sold in pharmacies and health stores across the globe and is considered a “premium medical honey.”

5. Wildflower / Multiflora Honey (Global)

Almost every country produces some form of wildflower (multiflora) honey—including India. This honey is made from the nectar of many different flowers.

• Taste: Varies, but usually rich and aromatic
• Colour: From light amber to dark
• Uses: Daily sweetener, cooking, desserts

Because wildflower honey is flexible and available in large quantity, it’s one of the most commonly sold honey categories worldwide.

6. Eucalyptus Honey (Mediterranean, India, Australia)

Eucalyptus honey is widely produced in countries like Spain, Portugal, India, and Australia and has a distinct herbal flavour.

• Taste: Slightly medicinal, herbal, strong aroma
• Uses: Cough, cold, throat relief, winter remedies

In many countries, eucalyptus honey is used like a natural cough syrup and is popular in traditional remedies.

7. Sidr Honey (Yemen, Middle East)

Sidr honey is a premium, luxury honey from Yemen and some Middle Eastern regions. While its total volume sold is less than clover or wildflower, its demand and price make it globally famous.

• Taste: Smooth, buttery, rich, aromatic
• Uses: Energy, wellness, traditional medicine

Sidr honey is often sold as a high-value gift honey and is popular among health-conscious buyers and in Arab countries.

Summary: How Indian Honey Stands in the World Market

If we look at global popularity, these types dominate shelves and online stores:

1. Clover Honey – most mass-market, everyday use
2. Acacia Honey – popular in Europe & exports
3. Manuka Honey – famous as medicinal honey
4. Wildflower / Multiflora Honey – sold everywhere
5. Eucalyptus Honey – popular for health remedies
6. Sidr Honey – luxury, high-value honey
7. Himalayan / Pahadi Honey (India) – rising global star

India may not export as much as some Western countries, but Indian honey—especially Himalayan, forest, and organic varieties—is slowly earning a premium image worldwide.

If You’re in India: Which Honey Should You Buy?

If you want to experience world-class quality without importing expensive jars, you can choose:

• Himalayan / Pahadi Honey – closest to exotic, raw forest honey
• Forest Raw Honey – wild, unfiltered, full of natural goodness
• Eucalyptus Honey – great for cough and cold
• Multiflora Honey – perfect for daily family use

These Indian varieties give you global-level quality at Indian prices – and if they’re raw and pure, they’re as good as (or better than) many imported brands.