Yemeni honey gains international reputation [Archives:2005/826/Last Page]

Yemeni Honey is considered the best internationally and its fame is due to its quality, purity and the distinctive methods of producing it. The weather diversity in different areas all over Yemen, and the availability of rare trees and clean land also add to the quality of the Yemeni honey.

The capital city of Sana'a is the biggest honey market and has over 150 honey centers from where Yemeni honey is exported to other Arab markets. Honey tops the list of expensive exports that bring back hard currency.

Dua'ani honey, produced in Hadramout, is considered the best honey in the country and costs around YR10,000 per kilogram ($55). Palm trees, one of the sources of nutrition for the bees are widely spread throughout Hadramout, which also produces Al-Sedr honey, one of the most expensive kinds of honey due to its high production costs.

Honey is used in treating people who suffer from anemia, diabetes, and heart and skin diseases. Honey is also used to treat scratches as it prevents the development of bacteria and other germs.
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