PremiumFran O'SullivanHead of Business·NZ Herald·9 Jul, 2026 10:00 PM3 mins to read‌Total Kiwi honey exports to India are currently only five tonnes per annum. Sean Goodwin estimates that within five years this could be up to 1000 tonnes. India could become a top market for New Zealand manuka honey within five years and provide a cornerstone on which the industry can grow sustainably.That’s the forecast by Mānuka Collective chief executive Sean Goodwin.

The bilateral trade deal with India will mean tariffs on mānuka honey above the value