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Introduction – Understanding Canada’s Reputation for Quality Cumin Seeds If you’re in the spice trade or food manufacturing business, you already know how crucial quality is—especially when it comes to something as essential as cumin seeds. But what you might not realize is that Canada has quietly become a top destination for sourcing premium-grade…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Raisins Sector in Turkey The Turkish Raisins market is in a whirlwind of change as we enter Quarter 3 of 2025. Over the last few months, Turkey—already one of the world’s largest exporters of dried fruits like sultanas and golden raisins—has faced a mixture of favorable and…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Spices Sector in France The spices market in France is cooking up some serious changes this year. July 2025 has ushered in a wave of developments shaking up how businesses source, trade, and consume spices across the country. From new European Union trade agreements that relax import…

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Introduction – Switzerland’s Pineapple Market: A Quantitative Overview Let’s be honest—when you think of pineapples, Switzerland probably isn’t the first country that pops into your mind. That’s because Switzerland, known more for its alpine beauty and cheese, doesn’t grow pineapples. Its cool climate is far from ideal for tropical fruit farming. So, where do…

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Introduction – Bangladesh’s Dragon Fruit Market in Statistical Focus Dragon fruit, with its vibrant colors and nutrient-rich profile, has become a hot commodity in global fruit markets. While countries like Vietnam and Thailand have long dominated this space, Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a significant player in both dragon fruit production and exports. In…

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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 – United States’s Ginger Market by the Numbers Ginger isn’t just a kitchen staple—it’s a global commodity. And when it comes to exporting this spicy root, the United States has been carving out a growing presence in the international market. While countries like China and India still dominate global production, the United States…

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Introduction – Thailand’s Computer Tapes And Cartridges Market by the Numbers If you’re sourcing Computer Tapes And Cartridges from Southeast Asia, Thailand should be on your radar. Why? Because Thailand has quietly become a powerhouse in the global supply chain for data storage products, including magnetic tapes and cartridges. Although not as flashy as…

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Introduction – China’s Woodworking Machinery Market by the Numbers When it comes to woodworking machinery, China isn’t just a player — it’s the powerhouse. Over the past decade, China has grown into the world’s largest manufacturer and exporter of woodworking machinery, holding a dominant share in the global market. With thousands of factories and…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Kenya Kenya’s beans sector is at a critical juncture this July 2025. Major developments — from government trade initiatives to volatile weather patterns — are reshaping the landscape for growers, exporters, and buyers alike. With beans being a key export crop for the country…