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Introduction – Turkey’s Milk Powder Market by the Numbers Turkey might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of milk powder exports, but don’t be too quick to overlook it. With its strategic geographic location bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey is uniquely positioned to serve both Eastern and Western…
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Introduction – Ukraine’s Soybean Market by the Numbers Did you know that Ukraine is quietly becoming a global powerhouse in soybean production and exports? In the 2024/25 marketing year alone, Ukrainian farmers harvested a record-breaking 6.2 million metric tons of soybeans—a whopping 18% increase from the previous season. And when it comes to exports,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Apricot Sector in Spain As of August 2025, the apricot market in Spain is buzzing with activity—some promising, some challenging. This year’s stone fruit season kicked off a bit later than usual, but there’s good news: the overall quality and fruit size are strong. Even though hailstorms…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beverages Sector in China As we step into Q3 of 2025, China’s beverages industry is undergoing a significant transformation. This shift is largely due to a combination of new trade agreements, evolving consumer preferences, tightening export quality standards, and an unpredictable global supply chain landscape. From a…
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Introduction – China’s Fresh Durian Market: A Quantitative Overview If you’ve been watching the fruit trade recently, you’ve probably noticed something interesting — China’s appetite for fresh durians has gone from a trend to a full-blown obsession. In fact, China is now one of the largest importers of fresh durians globally, with billions of…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugarcane Sector in China The Sugarcane industry in China is undergoing a momentous shift in 2025, driven by a dynamic mix of global trade developments, domestic production shifts, climate impacts, and policy reforms. For importers, exporters, and businesses looking to source sugarcane or sugarcane-derived products from China,…
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Introduction – Indonesia’s Beverages Market by the Numbers Indonesia’s beverage industry is bubbling with potential—literally and figuratively. From the frothy head of a cold beer to the refreshing zing of an herbal drink, Indonesia is making a name for itself in the global beverages market. As of 2023, the archipelago has rapidly expanded its…
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Introduction – Understanding Vietnam’s Reputation for Quality Black Tea When you think of premium black tea, countries like India or China may come to mind first. But here’s a little-known secret: Vietnam is quickly rising through the ranks as a powerhouse in the global black tea industry. Thanks to its diverse climate, mineral-rich soils,…
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Introduction – Netherlands’s Beef Market in Statistical Focus When we talk about the Netherlands, images of tulips, windmills, and cheese might pop into your head—but did you know it’s also a heavyweight in the beef export arena? Yup, despite its relatively small landmass, the Netherlands ranks among the top beef exporters in Europe. With…