A new Honey Export Development Center has opened in Hadramout governorate, aiming to boost the country’s renowned honey industry and expand its access to international markets.
The center funded by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union, in partnership with local authorities and development organizations, will serve as a hub for quality control, packaging, training, and export facilitation for honey producers across Hadramout and neighboring regions.
Yemen’s Sidr honey is globally recognized for its purity and medicinal properties, but producers have long faced challenges in meeting export standards and accessing foreign buyers.
Local honey producers welcomed the move, noting that the center will help improve product quality, branding, and compliance with international regulations.
It will also provide training in modern beekeeping techniques, marketing, and logistics, helping small-scale farmers scale up their operations.
Hadramout’s governorate is one of Yemen’s leading honey-producing regions, with thousands of families relying on beekeeping as a primary source of income. The new center is expected to play a key role in revitalizing the sector and promoting Yemeni honey on the global stage.