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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 in …

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Introduction – France’s Beans Market by the Numbers When we think of France, gourmet cuisine often comes to mind. But beyond the delicacies and wine, there’s a powerful engine of food exports humming in the background—especially when it comes to beans. France stands tall as one of Europe’s top players in the beans export market, …

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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 a …

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Introduction – Ukraine’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers When we think of cocoa beans, countries like Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire usually come to mind. But did you know that Ukraine is slowly carving out its own niche in this global market? While Ukraine doesn’t produce cocoa beans on a massive scale, it has become …

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