MĀNUKA VALUE INDEX · updated Oct 1, 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.
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.
| UMF | MGO | Predicted US jar price | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5+ | 83 | $27.41 | Model, not a quote |
| 10+ | 263 | $44.92 | Model, not a quote |
| 15+ | 514 | $69.33 | Model, not a quote |
| 20+ | 829 | $99.97 | Model, not a quote |
| 24+ | 1122 | $128.46 | Model, not a quote |
Mānuka value table, sorted by $ per MGO
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Catalog price versus MGO model
Table view
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
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Methodology and related price guides
Mānuka prices above use the dated catalog model. The following source notes describe the separate USDA price series.
- USDA source coverage (February 2024) — Exact official PDF text omits one or more range highs; period is quarantined and excluded
Review the data limits before citing the model, then return to the full dated index for official US benchmarks.