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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soft Drinks Sector in Philippines The soft drinks industry in the Philippines is experiencing a whirlwind of changes—and if you’re sourcing from or selling into this market, you’re going to want to buckle up. First off, there’s been a sugar shortage shaking things up. Major soda players…
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Introduction – Poland’s Sugarcane Market by the Numbers Let’s get one thing straight right from the start—Poland doesn’t grow sugarcane. Its climate just doesn’t play ball for tropical crops like that. Instead, Poland is a heavyweight in sugar beet production, ranking third in the European Union after France and Germany. With an average annual…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugarcane Sector in Portugal Let’s face it—2025 has been a tough year for sugar. From scorched fields in Brazil to export limitations in India, the global sugarcane industry has been tossed into a whirlwind. And for Portugal, which doesn’t grow sugarcane on a large scale but relies…
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Introduction – Turkey’s Sugar Market in Statistical Focus Let’s talk numbers for a moment. Turkey isn’t just a rising player in the global sugar market—it’s already a statistically significant one. With production levels hovering around 3.1 million metric tons (MMT) of centrifugal sugar projected for the 2025/26 marketing year, Turkey stands tall among Europe’s…
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Introduction – Understanding Indonesia’s Reputation for Quality Sugarcane When it comes to sugarcane, few places rival Indonesia. Thanks to its tropical climate, fertile volcanic soils, and generations of farming know-how, Indonesia has earned a solid reputation for producing high-quality sugarcane. The heart of this production is Java, where sugarcane fields stretch across nutrient-rich landscapes…
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Introduction – Germany’s Beef Market: A Quantitative Overview When we think of top meat-producing countries in Europe, Germany is always part of the conversation. Though not the largest beef exporter globally, Germany has carved out a substantial role in the European Union’s beef industry. In fact, back in 2020, the country exported over 400,000…
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Introduction – Indonesia’s Palm Oil Market in Statistical Focus Did you know that Indonesia is the global titan of palm oil? That’s right—over half of the world’s palm oil exports come from this Southeast Asian powerhouse. In 2023 alone, the country produced a staggering 56 million tons of palm oil and exported more than…
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Introduction – Kenya’s Lemon Market: A Quantitative Overview Kenya might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of citrus fruits, but it’s carving out a unique space in the global lemon trade. While the country contributes a modest share globally—less than 1%—its lemon exports are gaining attention due to…
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Introduction – Vietnam’s Plywood Market: A Quantitative Overview When it comes to plywood production and export, Vietnam has carved out a powerful niche on the global stage. As of 2022, the country ranked fifth in the world with export values reaching an impressive $1.1 billion. This placed Vietnam just behind global heavyweights like China,…