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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Instant Coffee Sector in Malaysia If you’ve been keeping an eye on Malaysia’s beverage industry lately, you’ve probably noticed that instant coffee is making waves. It’s not just your morning pick-me-up anymore—it’s a booming business. From trendy café chains to grocery store shelves, instant coffee has become…

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Introduction – South Africa’s Urea Market by the Numbers Let’s talk about urea — not the most glamorous topic, but definitely one of the most essential building blocks of agriculture. Urea is the go-to nitrogen fertilizer that helps crops grow faster and farmers grow bigger yields. And South Africa? It’s playing an increasingly important…

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Introduction – China’s Fresh Durian Market: A Quantitative Overview If you’ve been watching the fruit trade recently, you’ve probably noticed something interesting — China’s appetite for fresh durians has gone from a trend to a full-blown obsession. In fact, China is now one of the largest importers of fresh durians globally, with billions of…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Meat Sector in Thailand Thailand’s meat industry is in the middle of a transformation, and it’s not just about what’s on dinner plates. From shifting trade agreements to climate impacts and health scares, the Thai meat sector is responding to local and global forces with agility. Businesses…

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Introduction – Exploring India’s Reputation for Quality Food India has long held a reputation as one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse food-producing nations. From the lush spice fields of Kerala to the fertile grain belts of Punjab, India’s unique geography, rich soil, and favorable climate create the perfect environment for growing a…

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Introduction – Austria’s Green Coffee Market by the Numbers When you think of coffee-producing giants, Austria likely doesn’t make the list—and for good reason. Austria doesn’t grow green coffee beans. The country’s climate just isn’t cut out for it. But that doesn’t mean Austria isn’t making waves in the global coffee trade. Austria is…

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Introduction – Exploring United Arab Emirates’s Reputation for Quality Salt When you think of salt production, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Traditionally, the country’s harsh desert climate and limited natural resources weren’t ideal for cultivating or harvesting salt. But times have changed—and how. In recent…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pangasius Sector in India India’s Pangasius market is shifting fast—and that’s putting it mildly. As of Q3 2025, the country is witnessing a wave of developments that are reshaping how Pangasius is produced, sold, and exported. From modest yet consistent production growth and shifting consumer demands to…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugarcane Sector in China The Sugarcane industry in China is undergoing a momentous shift in 2025, driven by a dynamic mix of global trade developments, domestic production shifts, climate impacts, and policy reforms. For importers, exporters, and businesses looking to source sugarcane or sugarcane-derived products from China,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Beans Sector in Netherlands The Netherlands’ coffee market is brewing with change—literally and figuratively. 2025 has been a whirlwind year for the coffee beans sector, marked by skyrocketing arabica prices, new EU regulations, and evolving consumer tastes. Dutch cities are known for their deep-rooted coffee culture,…