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Introduction – Understanding Portugal’s Reputation for Quality Cocoa Beans Let’s be real for a second—when you think of cocoa beans, Portugal probably isn’t the first country that pops into your head. Countries like Ivory Coast or Ghana? Sure. But Portugal? Not so much. Still, even though Portugal isn’t a major cocoa producer, it plays…

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Introduction – Philippines’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers When people think of cocoa beans, countries like Ghana or Ivory Coast usually come to mind. But did you know the Philippines is quietly carving out a niche in the global cocoa scene? While it currently ranks 22nd worldwide, producing around 10.76 million kilograms of…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cocoa Beans Sector in Thailand Thailand’s Cocoa Beans market is buzzing with activity as we enter Quarter 3 of 2025. Recent policy reforms targeting agricultural exports, coupled with new bilateral trade agreements with major chocolate-importing countries like Japan and Germany, have positioned Thailand as a rising star…

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Introduction – Canada’s Cocoa Beans Market: A Quantitative Overview While Canada isn’t a cocoa-producing country due to its chilly climate, it plays a fascinating role in the global cocoa bean trade. In fact, Canada is a significant importer and re-exporter of cocoa beans and cocoa products, with its influence growing steadily in recent years.…