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Introduction – Bangladesh’s Candies Market in Statistical Focus Did you know that Bangladesh is quickly becoming a sweet spot in the global candies trade? Literally. As of 2024, the country’s confectionery market—including candies and other non-chocolate sweets—was valued at a whopping $10.67 billion, and this number is only going up. With a projected annual…

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Introduction – Understanding Indonesia’s Reputation for Quality Hibiscus Indonesia isn’t just a tropical paradise—it’s also home to some of the most naturally favorable conditions for cultivating hibiscus. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil, high humidity, abundant sunshine, and year-round rainfall, hibiscus plants thrive here like nowhere else. Particularly, varieties like Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis flourish…

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Introduction – United Kingdom’s Dried Fish Market by the Numbers When it comes to the global dried fish trade, the United Kingdom may not always dominate headlines, but it holds a solid and growing position in the industry. With a robust seafood processing sector and a strategic location for exports to Europe and beyond,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Lentils Sector in France If you’re in the food industry in France—or sourcing for it—now’s not the time to blink. The lentils market in France is shifting fast, and it’s being pulled in multiple directions all at once. Whether it’s due to the tightening of EU agricultural…

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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…

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Introduction – India’s Chocolates Market: A Quantitative Overview India’s love affair with chocolates has blossomed into a full-fledged industry. What was once considered a luxury has become an everyday indulgence and a booming business opportunity. In 2024, India’s chocolate market was valued at approximately USD 2.9 billion and is expected to nearly double to…

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Introduction – France’s Candy Market by the Numbers When you think of France, you probably imagine croissants, cheese, and fine wine. But did you know France is also a sweet powerhouse in the global candy market? That’s right — France has carved out a significant niche in the international candy trade. With a robust…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chocolate Sector in Poland Poland’s chocolate industry is sizzling—both literally and figuratively. In 2025, the Polish chocolate market finds itself in a whirlwind of change, driven by global cocoa shortages, new EU regulations, rising costs, and surging demand for premium products. Add to that shifting trade routes…

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Introduction – Turkey’s Coconut Oil Market: A Quantitative Overview When people think of Turkey, olive oil usually springs to mind before coconut oil. But here’s a surprise: Turkey is carving out its own space in the global coconut oil trade. While it’s not a primary producer like the Philippines or Indonesia, Turkey plays a…