Manuka Honey Price in Singapore: MGO, UMF and Size

What is the price range for Manuka Honey products in Singapore? In a representative retail snapshot checked on 24 August 2026, current prices ran from SGD 28.90 to SGD 149 for 250–260g jars, and SGD 29.90 to SGD 144.90 for 500g jars. This is a useful market range rather than an absolute ceiling.

That is a wide gap for jars that can look surprisingly similar on a screen. One carries MGO, another UMF; one is 250g, another 500g; and a bright red promotion can make the cheapest sticker feel like the obvious answer.

It rarely tells the whole story.

The useful question is not simply, “Which jar costs less?” but “What am I paying for per 100g—and what proof sits behind the label?”

 

Singapore Manuka Honey Price Table: 24 August 2026

The tables below compare representative Singapore listings. Current promotional prices appear first; bracketed figures are the listed regular prices. Delivery fees, conditional vouchers, blends, bundles and sachets are excluded.

250–260g Manuka Honey Prices

500g Manuka Honey Prices

Prices were taken from The Honey Colony’s Daily+ product listing and Watsons Singapore’s Manuka South listings. Prices, promotions and availability may change after the stated date.

“Not stated” is deliberate. A useful comparison should record missing floral information rather than quietly infer monofloral status from a premium-looking label.

 

Why Price Per 100g Is the Number That Clears the Fog

Use this simple formula:

Displayed price ÷ net weight in grams × 100 = price per 100g

This prevents a larger jar from looking expensive merely because it contains more honey. Yet the saving from buying a bigger jar can be smaller than expected.

In this snapshot, the 500g UMF10+ jar costs about 8.5% less per 100g than its 250g counterpart. At UMF20+, the unit saving is only about 3.3%.

A larger jar can therefore represent good value—but only when it will actually be used. Otherwise, the saving becomes a pantry ornament.

Compare like with like:

• A similar MGO or UMF grade
• Promotional price against promotional price
• Delivery and voucher conditions
• A jar size your household can realistically finish

 

Why Do MGO and UMF Raise the Price?

MGO measures the concentration of methylglyoxal in milligrams per kilogram. A higher MGO number means more of that measured compound. As the price table shows, higher grades are generally sold at higher prices.

UMF is not simply another name for MGO. According to the UMF Honey Association, its New Zealand certification assesses MGO, leptosperin, DHA and HMF to evaluate potency, authenticity, shelf-life performance and freshness. The association also states that MGO cannot be converted directly into a UMF rating.

According to New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries, exported honey labelled as mānuka must meet the country’s scientific definition through testing by a recognised laboratory.

Australian Manuka follows a different route. The Australian Manuka Honey Association says honey carrying its Authentic mark must be produced in Australia and independently tested against its MGO and DHA criteria.

For a closer comparison, read The Honey Colony’s guide to UMF, MGO and TA. German-speaking readers can also explore Reformwelt’s explanation of what MGO and UMF mean, which similarly cautions that MGO describes one aspect of Manuka honey rather than its complete quality.

 

What Else Are You Paying For?

The number on the lid is only one ingredient in the final price.

Floral status and availability: A verified monofloral harvest may carry a premium, particularly when flowering periods or yields are limited. Multifloral does not mean false or poor-quality honey; it means other floral sources also contributed.

Testing and traceability: Laboratory analysis, batch records, certification and quality controls add cost, but they also make the claims on a jar easier to check.

Origin and handling: Remote collection, controlled extraction, storage, packing and importing the product into Singapore all sit somewhere inside its retail price.

Packaging and retail strategy: Glass jars, gift boxes, brand positioning and retailer margins matter. Promotions may reflect a seasonal campaign or stock strategy rather than any change in the honey itself.

This is why the lowest price is a clue—not a verdict.

 

How to Find Good Value Without Simply Buying the Cheapest

A useful shortcut is the 3P Value Test.

Australian Manuka Honey MGO263+ Daily+

1. Proof

Is the harvest country, batch, grade and testing route clear?

The guide to authentic Manuka Honey in Singapore explains what evidence should follow a credible jar, from country of harvest to batch information.

2. Potency

Is the grade appropriate to the intended use, rather than simply the highest number available?

A higher MGO or UMF rating is not automatically better value for every household. The separate guide to Manuka Honey’s potential health benefits helps keep the evidence and expectations in proportion.

3. Portion

Will 250–260g or 500g genuinely suit the household? Is the saving per 100g meaningful once delivery is included?

For further seller and label checks, see where to buy high-quality Manuka Honey in Singapore.

It also helps to separate a locally based seller from the honey’s harvest country. The article on local Manuka Honey brands in Singapore explains why “sold locally” and “harvested locally” are different claims.

Good value sits where proof, appropriate potency and a usable portion meet.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for Manuka Honey products in Singapore?

In this 24 August 2026 snapshot, 250–260g jars cost S28.90–S149, while 500g jars cost S29.90–S144.90 at current listed prices. Grade, promotion, certification, origin and retailer all affect the range.

Is a 500g jar always better value than a 250g jar?

No. A 500g jar is often cheaper per 100g, but the difference may be modest. Compare the same grade and consider whether the larger jar will be finished comfortably rather than simply assuming that bigger means better.

Does a higher MGO or UMF number mean better value?

Not automatically. It indicates a higher measured grade within the relevant system, but value also depends on credible evidence, intended use, flavour preference, jar size and price per 100g.

 

Choose the Jar Whose Price and Story Agree

Back at those two nearly identical jars, the decision is no longer a contest between the loudest number and the brightest discount. Compare the honey by unit price, then check whether its origin, grade and evidence tell one consistent story.

For an approachable, transparent and provenance-led Australian option, explore The Honey Colony’s Australian Manuka Honey MGO263+ Daily+. Its practical 260g jar is currently SGD 33.90, or approximately SGD 13.04 per 100g, and is described as cold-extracted from sustainably managed Manuka plantations across Western Australia.

For personal or event gifting, simply send us a message at info@thehoneycolony.com. Businesses can explore corporate gifting, while cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers can enquire about wholesale honey supply.

The aim is not to find the cheapest jar on the shelf. It is to choose honey that feels clear before it reaches the spoon.