Baksa district of Assam makes first-ever export of 20 MT ODOP honey to the USA
On 9 May 2026 a 20-metric-tonne consignment of One District One Product (ODOP) honey from Baksa, an Aspirational District of Assam, was flagged off to the USA in the district's first-ever honey export, facilitated by APEDA.
Summary
Baksa, an Aspirational District in Assam, made its first-ever export of honey on 9 May 2026, when a 20-metric-tonne consignment of its One District One Product (ODOP) honey was shipped to the United States by exporter Salt Range Foods, with facilitation by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Assam produced about 1,650 MT of honey in 2023-24, and the export arrangement is expected to give producers about 43% higher returns.
Key facts
- Export
- 20 MT ODOP honey, Baksa (Assam) → USA; 9 May 2026
- First
- Baksa's first-ever honey export; Baksa is an Aspirational District
- Exporter / facilitator
- Salt Range Foods / APEDA
- Assam output
- About 1,650 MT honey in 2023-24
- Benefit
- About 43% higher returns to producers
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In May 2026, Baksa district of Assam made its first-ever export of 20 MT of ODOP honey to which country?
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Correct answer: A — United States of America
The 20 MT consignment of Baksa's ODOP honey was exported to the USA on 9 May 2026.
Which body facilitated the first export of honey from Baksa, Assam, in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — APEDA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export; MPEDA handles marine products.