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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 bags …

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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 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 their …

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Introduction – Brazil’s Durian Market: A Quantitative Overview When you think of durian, Brazil probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind—and for good reason. Brazil, despite its vast tropical regions, isn’t currently a significant player in the global durian trade. Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, dominate this pungent, polarizing fruit’s …

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Introduction – Understanding China’s Reputation for Quality Mango When you think of mangoes, your mind might go straight to tropical paradises. But guess what? China is rapidly becoming a heavyweight in the global mango scene—and for good reason. Southern provinces like Hainan, Guangxi, and Yunnan offer the ideal combination of warm climate, sun-soaked days, and …

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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 of …

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Introduction – Vietnam’s Cashew Nut Market: A Quantitative Overview Let’s talk numbers. When it comes to cashew nuts, Vietnam isn’t just a player—it’s the MVP of the global game. With an annual export value hovering around $5.08 billion USD in 2025, Vietnam stands tall as the world’s largest exporter of processed cashew nuts. While it …

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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 policy …

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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 critical …

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