Dated catalog structure
Honey Prices by Variety: Mānuka vs Clover
Why one floral source carries a larger catalog range than another—and why those estimates must stay separate from official USDA bulk and producer benchmarks.
Catalog curated Jan 18, 2026
Mānuka's catalog midpoint is 3.96× clover across 19 catalog entries. This is a dated relative model, not a retailer 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 repairSOURCE_RANGE_TRUNCATION— Exact official PDF text omits one or more range highs; period is quarantined and excluded
Table view
Two price layers, two different questions
The variety table answers how the Jan 18, 2026 curated catalog is structured. The US honey price index answers what dated USDA bulk and producer reports recorded. Neither layer is an individual checkout quote.
For Mānuka grade pricing, the Mānuka MGO catalog model shows price per MGO point and the regression without making efficacy claims.
How to read a variety premium
- A multiplier compares catalog midpoints with the clover baseline.
- It does not normalize package size because the source catalog did not retain it.
- It does not identify a bargain, authenticate a jar, or recommend a merchant.
- Use the full range and observation count, not the multiplier alone.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Mānuka cost more than clover in the catalog?
The curated catalog contains grade-specific Mānuka entries and a smaller set of ordinary clover ranges. The comparison describes the dated catalog structure; it does not prove quality or predict a retailer quote.
Are the variety prices retailer quotes?
No. They are catalog estimates curated Jan 18, 2026, and package size was not retained. Official USDA prices are shown separately on the honey price hub.
Can I use the premium multiplier to compare jar value?
Only as a rough catalog-structure signal. Verify package size and seller terms yourself before comparing an actual offer.
Last updated: 2026-08-20
Edited by Sam French · Raw Honey Guide Editorial Team
Source reviewed against primary literature and official guidance where available. Health content is educational, not medical advice, and does not replace a licensed clinician.