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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in China The coconut market in China is undergoing a whirlwind of changes, and if you’re in the game—whether sourcing, importing, or selling coconut products—keeping up isn’t optional anymore. As of June 2025, the Chinese coconut sector is being reshaped by a perfect storm of…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Bean Sector in Brazil Brazil’s coffee bean market has always been a cornerstone of the global coffee trade. But as we step into 2025, the landscape is shifting fast—and not always in predictable ways. For starters, the weather has been a rollercoaster. Droughts in 2024 left…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Bean Sector in Thailand Thailand’s coffee bean market is in the midst of a major transformation. As of mid-2025, the country is grappling with a series of developments that are reshaping how coffee is grown, traded, and consumed. From intense competition among local coffee chains to…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pepper Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s pepper industry is once again making global headlines—and for good reason. As of early 2025, the country is navigating a complex mix of skyrocketing export values, volatile production levels, and shifting global demand. With pepper export prices reaching historic highs and global…
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Introduction – Vietnam’s Cashew Nut Market: A Quantitative Overview If you’re in the snack food or plant-based product business, cashew nuts are likely a staple on your procurement list. And when it comes to sourcing high-quality cashew nuts, Vietnam remains the undisputed king of the global market. In 2024, Vietnam exported around 730,000 tons…
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Introduction – Delving into Vietnam’s Reputation for Quality Coconut When it comes to coconuts, Vietnam isn’t just another player on the global stage—it’s a powerhouse. Nestled in Southeast Asia, Vietnam offers an almost perfect mix of tropical climate, fertile soil, and generations of farming know-how that make its coconut production stand out. Especially in…
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Introduction – China’s Coffee Bean Market in Statistical Focus Coffee in China? Absolutely — and it’s booming. While China may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of coffee, it’s fast becoming a heavyweight in the global market. In the 2023/24 crop year, China produced around 1.8 million 60-kg…
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Introduction – Understanding Global’s Reputation for Quality Edible Oils When it comes to edible oils, the word “quality” carries weight—especially in today’s global market. And Global (referring here to the worldwide industry as well as key producing regions) has earned a reputation for producing some of the highest-quality edible oils thanks to a combination…