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Introduction – Thailand’s Sunflower Market: A Quantitative Overview Thailand may not be the world’s sunflower powerhouse, but it’s quietly carving out a niche role in the regional market. In 2022, the country produced around 27,000 metric tons of sunflower seeds—an 8% increase from the previous year. While that’s modest compared to giants like Romania…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Urea Sector in France If you’re a buyer, trader, or distributor of urea in France right now, chances are you’re keeping one eye on the headlines and the other on your sourcing options. And for good reason—France’s urea market is shifting rapidly, driven by a mix of…
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Introduction – Exploring India’s Reputation for Quality Ginseng When you think of Ginseng, you might immediately think of East Asia or America. But did you know that India is quietly becoming a global hotspot for high-quality ginseng production? Specifically, Withania somnifera—more famously known as Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng—is gaining massive traction worldwide. And it’s…
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Introduction – Austria’s Robusta Coffee Market in Statistical Focus Austria may not grow Robusta coffee beans domestically, but it plays a surprisingly strategic role in the global coffee supply chain. As an importer and re-exporter, Austria has carved out a niche in processing and distributing green Robusta coffee beans from top-producing countries like Brazil…
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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Cheese Sector in France France’s cheese market is facing a whirlwind of changes in 2025. From shifting trade policies and disease outbreaks to evolving consumer preferences and climate challenges, the industry is navigating stormy waters. And if you’re in the B2B cheese game—whether sourcing, distributing, or…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Bean Sector in France The French Coffee Bean market is undergoing a remarkable transformation in mid-2025, and it’s not business as usual anymore. From sudden climate fluctuations affecting harvest yields to a newly signed EU-Africa trade pact unlocking fresh sourcing routes, the dynamics are shifting fast.…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut By Products Sector in Pakistan The coconut by-products industry in Pakistan is going through a fascinating transformation in 2025. With global demand for sustainable, plant-based, and organic products on the rise, coconut derivatives like coconut oil, desiccated coconut, coconut flour, shell charcoal, and coir products are…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Starch Sector in India India’s starch market is experiencing a major shake-up in Q3 of 2025. From sudden demand surges in the food processing and textile industries to tighter global trade regulations, the starch sector is seeing fast-paced transformation. A recent policy change has reduced import duties…
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Introduction – Delving into Vietnam’s Reputation for Quality Pineapple If you’ve ever savored a slice of tropical sweetness and wondered where it came from, there’s a good chance it was Vietnam. With its year-round sunshine, fertile soil, and a proud tradition of fruit cultivation, Vietnam has quietly risen to become one of the world’s…
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Introduction – Brazil’s Sunflower Market by the Numbers Brazil might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of sunflower exports, but don’t underestimate it. With a resilient production base, particularly in the Central-West region, Brazil is quietly climbing the ranks in the global sunflower industry. In the 2023/24 crop…