ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 25. Two major Hungarian companies, Aranynektár Kft and Fulmer Hungarian Honey Ltd, have expressed interest in cooperating with Kazakh honey producers and importing local honey to Hungary, Trend reports via the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
At the QazTrade office, Aitmukhammed Aldazharov, CEO of the national export promotion operator, held negotiations with representatives of these companies. Hungarian company Aranynektár Kft, operating since 2001, processes and exports up to 4,000 tons of honey annually to the EU, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. They noted the high quality and natural purity of Kazakh honey and expressed readiness to consider purchasing it.
Moreover, a dedicated meeting was held with Fulmer Hungarian Honey Ltd., a family-run enterprise with nearly 100 years of beekeeping heritage. Today, the company operates the largest organic apiary in Europe and exports its products to almost 40 countries. Moreover, CEO Ferenc Fulmer expressed strong interest in the unique varieties of Kazakh honey, praising their rich aroma and environmentally pure origin.
“We see great potential in exporting Kazakh honey as a niche and eco-friendly product that can find a strong position in Europe. These achievements were made possible thanks to the systematic work and new approach of QazTrade in cooperation with Hungary. A trade and economic mission has already taken place in the country with the support of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and today, a partner office of the national operator is operating there, ensuring direct interaction with local companies and support for Kazakh producers,” noted Aldazharov.
As a result of the negotiations, the parties discussed the purchase of an initial batch of around 20 tons of specialty honey varieties. Currently, more than 80 samples are undergoing laboratory testing in Hungary, with results expected within two weeks.
QazTrade notes that these are the first direct contacts with Hungarian processors and an important step toward promoting Kazakh honey in the EU market. In 2024, Kazakhstan’s total honey trade volume reached $1.58 million, which is 57.2 percent higher than the previous year. Today, Kazakh honey is already being exported to Uzbekistan, China, Canada, US, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several other markets.
