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Market outlook for selected beekeeping products.

By Demidoff, Michel
Publication: International Trade Forum
Date: Thursday, October 1 1992

International demand for royal jelly, pollen and propolis have been growing with the royal jelly imports reaching 400 tons worth $30 million in 1991. China is the world's largest exporter of the substance while Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan are the largest markets for royal jelly. Similarly, the demand for pollen has been rising with about 90% coming from Spain and Hungary. France, UK and Germany are the biggest importers of pollen which is mainly used as adietary supplement. Likewise, propolis which is used in the formulation of cosmetics and medication is sourced from France, I

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