Honey Open Data
Free, structured dataset of 210+ honey varieties from 16 countries. Download as CSV or JSON for research, apps, data journalism, or education.
What's in the Dataset?
Each record represents a unique honey variety with 12 attributes covering identification, origin, sensory characteristics, pricing, and quality certifications.
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | string | Full variety name (e.g., "Pure Clover Honey - USA", "Raw Wildflower Honey", "Manuka UMF 15+") |
| floral_source | string | Primary nectar source — one of 17 categories (Clover for baseline varieties, Wildflower for multi-botanical, Manuka for therapeutic, Buckwheat for antioxidants, Acacia for low-glycemic, etc.) |
| type | string | Processing type — Raw (preferred for varieties like Buckwheat and Manuka to preserve compounds), Filtered, Pasteurized, Creamed, Comb, Infused, or Organic |
| origin | string | Country of origin — USA for Clover/Wildflower/Tupelo varieties, New Zealand for authentic Manuka, Australia for Eucalyptus, etc. |
| region | string | Sub-region within the country — "Appalachian" for Sourwood honey, "Florida Wetlands" for Tupelo honey, "Waikato" for premium Manuka honey, "North Dakota" for Clover honey) |
| flavor_profiles | string | Comma-separated tasting notes — sweet/mild for Clover and Acacia varieties, bold/earthy for Buckwheat honey, floral/complex for Wildflower honey, fruity for Orange Blossom, etc. |
| brand | string | Producer or brand name — important for traceability especially with premium varieties like Sourwood honey and Manuka honey UMF certifications |
| price_min_usd | number | Lowest observed retail price in USD — typically $8-12 for Clover honey baseline, $15-25 for Buckwheat honey antioxidants, $35+ for therapeutic Manuka honey |
| price_max_usd | number | Highest observed retail price in USD — ranges from $15 for everyday Wildflower honey to $80+ for premium Manuka UMF 20+ honey |
| certifications | string | Quality certifications — USDA Organic (common for Clover/Wildflower varieties), Non-GMO, UMF ratings (Manuka honey 5+ to 25+), MGO levels (Manuka honey therapeutic compounds) |
| umf_rating | integer | Unique Manuka Factor rating from 5+ to 25+ (Manuka honey only, measuring antibacterial activity — UMF 10+ considered therapeutic grade, null for other varieties) |
| mgo_rating | integer | Methylglyoxal concentration in mg/kg (Manuka honey only — ranges from 83+ for UMF 5+ to 1200+ for UMF 25+, null for other varieties like Clover or Buckwheat) |
License
This dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
You are free to share and adapt this data for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you provide attribution to Raw Honey Guide.
How to Cite
Raw Honey Guide. (2026). Honey Varieties Open Dataset. https://rawhoneyguide.com/open-data
@misc{rawhoneyguide2026,
title={Honey Varieties Open Dataset},
author={Raw Honey Guide},
year={2026},
url={https://rawhoneyguide.com/open-data}
}Who Uses This Data?
Researchers
Study honey pricing patterns (Clover honey $8-15 baseline vs Manuka honey UMF 15+ $35-80 therapeutic premium), regional production correlations, antioxidant density variations (Buckwheat honey ORAC 16,000+ vs Clover honey 1,000-3,000), and glycemic index differences (Acacia honey GI ~32 vs standard varieties ~69).
App Developers
Build recipe apps with honey variety substitution logic (Tupelo honey liquid stability for baking vs Clover honey crystallization patterns), nutrition trackers incorporating Buckwheat honey exceptional antioxidants, diabetic-friendly food apps highlighting Acacia honey low-glycemic benefits, or tea pairing tools matching varieties to beverage types.
Data Journalists
Analyze premium honey market trends (Sourwood honey Appalachian terroir pricing vs mass-market Wildflower honey economics), therapeutic honey certification adoption (Manuka UMF/MGO rating distribution), regional specialization patterns (Florida Tupelo wetland exclusivity vs widespread Clover production), and import vs domestic pricing comparisons.
Educators
Teach data science with real honey variety economics (price distribution analysis), agriculture courses using regional terroir examples (Sourwood honey elevation requirements vs Clover honey adaptability), food science nutrition comparisons (Buckwheat honey antioxidant superiority vs Acacia honey blood sugar benefits), or apiculture courses studying floral source impacts on honey characteristics.
Food Bloggers
Reference accurate variety data for recipe development (Orange Blossom honey citrus enhancement applications vs neutral Clover honey versatility), honey tasting guides comparing flavor profiles (Buckwheat honey bold molasses vs Acacia honey delicate florals), seasonal content (Tupelo honey spring harvest vs Sourwood honey late-summer collection), and buying recommendations by use case.
Beekeepers
Compare regional market positioning (premium Sourwood honey Appalachian niche vs reliable Wildflower honey broad appeal), understand price premiums by floral source (Tupelo honey wetland rarity vs Clover honey agricultural abundance), analyze certification trends (organic Wildflower honey market vs conventional options), and study successful variety-specific marketing strategies.
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