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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in China The coconut market in China is undergoing a whirlwind of changes, and if you’re in the game—whether sourcing, importing, or selling coconut products—keeping up isn’t optional anymore. As of June 2025, the Chinese coconut sector is being reshaped by a perfect storm of…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pepper Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s pepper industry is once again making global headlines—and for good reason. As of early 2025, the country is navigating a complex mix of skyrocketing export values, volatile production levels, and shifting global demand. With pepper export prices reaching historic highs and global…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Bean Sector in Brazil Brazil’s coffee bean market has always been a cornerstone of the global coffee trade. But as we step into 2025, the landscape is shifting fast—and not always in predictable ways. For starters, the weather has been a rollercoaster. Droughts in 2024 left…
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Introduction – Vietnam’s Cashew Nut Market: A Quantitative Overview If you’re in the snack food or plant-based product business, cashew nuts are likely a staple on your procurement list. And when it comes to sourcing high-quality cashew nuts, Vietnam remains the undisputed king of the global market. In 2024, Vietnam exported around 730,000 tons…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Bean Sector in Thailand Thailand’s coffee bean market is in the midst of a major transformation. As of mid-2025, the country is grappling with a series of developments that are reshaping how coffee is grown, traded, and consumed. From intense competition among local coffee chains to…
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Introduction – Brazil’s Durian Market: A Quantitative Overview When you think of durian, Brazil probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind—and for good reason. Brazil, despite its vast tropical regions, isn’t currently a significant player in the global durian trade. Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, dominate this pungent, polarizing…
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Introduction – China’s Coffee Bean Market in Statistical Focus Coffee in China? Absolutely — and it’s booming. While China may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of coffee, it’s fast becoming a heavyweight in the global market. In the 2023/24 crop year, China produced around 1.8 million 60-kg…