Founded in 2016, Golden Myanmar Honey Co., Ltd. is a pioneering honey production and export enterprise based in Yangon, Myanmar. Specializing in premium monofloral and multifloral honey, the company operates at the intersection of sustainable agriculture, rural empowerment, and global trade. It has positioned itself as Myanmar’s leading honey exporter by integrating community-based beekeeping with international food safety standards.
Core Business
Golden Myanmar Honey focuses on the procurement, processing, and global export of high-quality, traceable honey and bee-derived products. The company collaborates with over 7,000 beekeepers across various regions in Myanmar, collecting honey from ecologically diverse floral sources.
Product & Service Offerings
Golden Myanmar Honey’s product line is well diversified and tailored for both bulk and retail markets:
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Monofloral Honey:
- Jujube Honey
- Lychee Honey
- Sesame Honey
- Sunflower Honey
- Niger Honey
- Para Rubber Honey
- Sidr Honey
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Multifloral Honey:
- A blend of wildflower nectars offering rich, local flavor profiles
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Value-Added Bee Products:
- Honeycomb
- Beeswax Candles
- Beeswax-based Lip Balms and Soaps
- Honey Tea, Honey Drinks, and Hot Ginger Honey
- Honey Jelly Cups designed for consumer retail
These products cater to both wholesale bulk orders and boutique packaging for international retailers.
Specialization & Core USP
Golden Myanmar Honey's core strengths include:
- Traceability and Source Segregation: Honey is harvested from over 9 states and regions in Myanmar, ensuring distinct floral characteristics and geographic labeling.
- Sustainable Beekeeping: Collaborates directly with smallholder farmers, encouraging chemical-free, migratory beekeeping practices.
- Processing Standards: Equipped with EU-compliant processing and filtration systems, ensuring purity and export-readiness.
The company promotes climate-resilient agriculture by encouraging pollinator-based income generation for rural communities.
Financials
While private financials are not disclosed, Golden Myanmar Honey’s robust participation in international trade fairs and global certifications indicates stable and growing revenue. The brand is supported by:
- Funding and capacity-building programs from SUN Business Network and GIZ (German Corporation for International Cooperation)
- Trade relationships with buyers in Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the United States
These engagements support revenue generation from both traditional honey exports and innovative value-added product lines.
Shipments & Export Records
Based on trade intelligence and development reports:
- Golden Myanmar Honey exports approximately 150–200 metric tons of honey annually
- Product exports include bulk drums and retail-ready packaging
- Primary export destinations include:
- South Korea
- Japan
- Germany
- Singapore
- United States
International buyers recognize the firm’s ability to deliver EU-standard filtered honey and unique monofloral variants like Sidr and Jujube, which are in high demand globally.
Target Market
Golden Myanmar Honey serves:
- Bulk importers and food manufacturers
- Health food brands and organic retailers
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers using beeswax
- Ethical and fair-trade buyers focused on sustainable sourcing
- NGOs and CSR-aligned institutions promoting agri-export from developing economies
Capabilities
- EU-equivalent food processing facility located in Yangon
- Dedicated quality assurance and laboratory testing for moisture, HMF, pollen, and sugar content
- Cold storage and honey homogenization systems for export readiness
- Full in-house production of beeswax candles and cosmetics
- Training and support to 7,000+ beekeepers through contract farming models
Certifications & Compliance
Golden Myanmar Honey is aligned with international food safety and ethical sourcing standards, including:
- FDA Registration (USA)
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
- Participated in Fair Trade and Organic Certification preparation programs
- Partners with agencies such as:
- GIZ
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- USAID
These partnerships have helped elevate the brand’s export capabilities and social impact footprint.
Customer Testimonials
Feedback from international partners and buyers includes:
- “We love the Lychee and Sidr honey – clean flavor and consistent quality.” — Japanese organic distributor
- “High social value and transparency in sourcing — ideal partner for sustainable products.” — Fair trade buyer, Germany
Major Achievements
- Recognized by the SUN Business Network Myanmar Innovation Challenge
- Supplied honey to UN World Food Programme
- Built Myanmar’s first traceable, multi-regional honey sourcing model
- Developed “Better Buzz” and “Better Bee” as export-ready retail honey brands
- Exported honey from Myanmar to five global regions, pioneering in a niche but high-value agri-commodity sector
Golden Myanmar Honey Co., Ltd. stands as a transformative force in Myanmar’s agro-export ecosystem, delivering not just premium honey but also sustainable livelihoods and a blueprint for ethical food production.
