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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 – 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 – The Shifting Ground of Vietnam’s Durian Industry The durian market in Vietnam is currently undergoing one of its most volatile phases in recent memory. If you’re in the business of sourcing or trading durian, this is not just another blip on the radar—you need to pay attention. A combination of stricter import regulations …

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Introduction – Brazil’s Coffee Bean Market by the Numbers When it comes to coffee, Brazil isn’t just a big player — it’s the player. The country is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee beans, accounting for nearly 37% of global coffee exports. In 2024 alone, Brazil produced approximately 69.9 million 60-kg bags of …

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Durian Sector in Brazil If you’ve been keeping your eye on Brazil’s tropical fruit market, you’ve probably noticed how durian is suddenly stealing the spotlight. Once considered an exotic niche, durian has now carved a serious place for itself in Brazil’s agricultural exports, driven by growing global demand …

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Edible Oils Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s edible oils market is heating up—and fast. As of Week 12 of 2025, businesses involved in importing, exporting, or sourcing edible oils in Vietnam are navigating a landscape defined by rapid change. With a recent shift in trade agreements, unexpected weather patterns …

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