MĀNUKA VALUE INDEX · updated Aug 20, 2026 · catalog n=18 · UMF/MGO reference tiers per UMFHA

Manuka Honey Prices by MGO and UMF Grade

Reference tiers are UMF 5+ ≈ MGO 83, 10+ ≈ 263, 15+ ≈ 514, 20+ ≈ 829 and 24+ ≈ 1,122. Across 18 catalog observations, the fit adds $0.0973 per MGO point; doubling MGO 250 to 500 yields 1.56× modeled price, not 2×. Model, not a quote.

This dataset has not been refreshed beyond the USDA AMS report issued Sep 30, 2025; current inventory was not verified.

  • NOT_REFRESHED — AMS freshness was not queried during the exact-SHA persisted-data repair
  • SOURCE_RANGE_TRUNCATION — Exact official PDF text omits one or more range highs; period is quarantined and excluded
Mānuka honey jar illustrating a dated catalog price model

Mānuka MGO chart: UMF, MGO and modeled price

The reference rows organize the grade-price search readers make; the decoder explains what the grades mean. Each price is a model, not a quote.

Mānuka value table, sorted by $ per MGO

Every dated catalog row is present. Activate a column heading to re-sort; the default is $ per MGO ascending.

Catalog price versus MGO model

Mānuka MGO versus dated catalog midpoint price$10.14$55.87$101.61$147.34-403978331270MGOCatalog midpointr² 0.971 · n=18Manuka Blend Honey: 30, $17.49, $0.5830/MGOMulti-Floral Manuka Honey: 50, $23.99, $0.4798/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 5+: 83, $28.99, $0.3493/MGOManuka MGO 100+: 100, $26.49, $0.2649/MGOManuka & Ginger Infusion: 150, $37.99, $0.2533/MGOCreamed Manuka Honey: 200, $34.99, $0.1750/MGOManuka MGO 250+: 250, $39.99, $0.1600/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 10+: 263, $47.49, $0.1806/MGOOrganic Manuka Honey UMF 10+: 263, $57.49, $0.2186/MGORaw Manuka Honeycomb: 263, $52.49, $0.1996/MGOAustralian Manuka Honey: 300, $42.49, $0.1416/MGOManuka UMF 12+: 354, $52.49, $0.1483/MGOManuka MGO 400+: 400, $57.49, $0.1437/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 15+: 514, $64.99, $0.1264/MGOManuka MGO 550+: 550, $74.99, $0.1363/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 20+: 829, $89.99, $0.1086/MGOManuka MGO 850+: 850, $104.99, $0.1235/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 25+: 1200, $139.99, $0.1167/MGOManuka Blend HoneyManuka & Ginger InfusionOrganic Manuka Honey UMF 10+Raw Manuka HoneycombAustralian Manuka HoneyNew Zealand Manuka UMF 20+Mānuka MGO versus dated catalog midpoint price$10.14$55.87$101.61$147.34-403978331270MGOCatalog midpointr² 0.971 · n=18Manuka Blend Honey: 30, $17.49, $0.5830/MGOMulti-Floral Manuka Honey: 50, $23.99, $0.4798/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 5+: 83, $28.99, $0.3493/MGOManuka MGO 100+: 100, $26.49, $0.2649/MGOManuka & Ginger Infusion: 150, $37.99, $0.2533/MGOCreamed Manuka Honey: 200, $34.99, $0.1750/MGOManuka MGO 250+: 250, $39.99, $0.1600/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 10+: 263, $47.49, $0.1806/MGOOrganic Manuka Honey UMF 10+: 263, $57.49, $0.2186/MGORaw Manuka Honeycomb: 263, $52.49, $0.1996/MGOAustralian Manuka Honey: 300, $42.49, $0.1416/MGOManuka UMF 12+: 354, $52.49, $0.1483/MGOManuka MGO 400+: 400, $57.49, $0.1437/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 15+: 514, $64.99, $0.1264/MGOManuka MGO 550+: 550, $74.99, $0.1363/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 20+: 829, $89.99, $0.1086/MGOManuka MGO 850+: 850, $104.99, $0.1235/MGONew Zealand Manuka UMF 25+: 1200, $139.99, $0.1167/MGOManuka Blend HoneyManuka & Ginger InfusionOrganic Manuka Honey UMF 10+Australian Manuka HoneyNew Zealand Manuka UMF 20+
Each dot is a Jan 18, 2026 catalog observation; the line is the fitted model.
Table view
Model observations
ObservationMGOCatalog midpointSource
Manuka Blend Honey30$17.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Multi-Floral Manuka Honey50$23.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
New Zealand Manuka UMF 5+83$28.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka MGO 100+100$26.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka & Ginger Infusion150$37.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Creamed Manuka Honey200$34.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka MGO 250+250$39.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
New Zealand Manuka UMF 10+263$47.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Organic Manuka Honey UMF 10+263$57.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Raw Manuka Honeycomb263$52.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Australian Manuka Honey300$42.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka UMF 12+354$52.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka MGO 400+400$57.49Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
New Zealand Manuka UMF 15+514$64.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka MGO 550+550$74.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
New Zealand Manuka UMF 20+829$89.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
Manuka MGO 850+850$104.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026
New Zealand Manuka UMF 25+1200$139.99Catalog model curated Jan 18, 2026

Is UMF 20 worth twice UMF 10?

The model predicts $44.92 for UMF 10+ (MGO 263) and $99.97 for UMF 20+ (MGO 829): 2.23×. That math describes the dated fit and cannot decide personal value. Model, not a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is UMF 20 worth twice UMF 10?

There is no universal “worth” threshold. This dated catalog model predicts $44.92 at UMF 10+ (MGO 263) and $99.97 at UMF 20+ (MGO 829), a 2.23× ratio. Model, not a quote; package size and seller terms still need direct verification.

What is the difference between MGO and UMF?

MGO is a printed numeric measurement, while UMF is a certification grading system with published reference tiers. This page uses the artifact’s UMF-to-MGO reference rows only to organize price comparisons. It does not treat the systems as identical or make a health claim; the UMF Honey Association explains the grading framework.

What is a fair price per MGO point?

No single ratio establishes a fair offer. Across these 18 dated catalog rows, $ per MGO ranges from $0.1086 to $0.5830. Compare the row with its modeled price and premium, then verify package size, certification, shipping, import costs and seller terms.

Why is manuka honey so expensive?

Dated catalog prices can reflect constrained New Zealand supply, certification costs, imported-product logistics and seller positioning. This regression also finds a higher catalog midpoint as printed MGO rises, but it describes only these rows. It is not a retailer quote, a quality score, or evidence of health or efficacy.

Methodology and related price guides

Review the data limits before citing the model, then return to the full dated index for official US benchmarks.