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Introduction – Thailand’s Soft Drinks Market by the Numbers Thailand has quietly become an export powerhouse in the global soft drinks industry. In 2023 alone, the country exported 2.54 billion liters of beverages, raking in USD 2.78 billion. Even more impressive? A staggering 93.3% of these exports were non-alcoholic drinks, underscoring Thailand’s dominance in…

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Introduction – France’s Starch Market: A Quantitative Overview Did you know France is one of Europe’s starch powerhouses? In 2024, France produced around 344,000 tons of modified starches—roughly 13% of the European Union’s total output. That makes it the second-largest starch producer in the EU, just behind the Netherlands. But France isn’t just making…

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Introduction – Understanding Malaysia’s Reputation for Quality Fresh Fruits When people think of tropical fruits, Malaysia often comes to mind—and for good reason. This vibrant Southeast Asian country has carved out a solid reputation for producing some of the world’s finest fresh fruits. From the king of fruits, durian, to juicy pineapples and sweet…

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Introduction – Vietnam’s Plastic Moulds Market by the Numbers If you’re eyeing Vietnam as your next sourcing hub for plastic moulds, you’re not alone—and for good reason. Over the past decade, Vietnam’s plastic industry has rapidly taken center stage in the global market. By 2023, the country had over 4,000 plastic manufacturing companies, with…

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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 – 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…