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Introduction – China’s Cashew Nut Market by the Numbers Let’s kick things off with a little perspective: the global cashew nut market is booming. By 2025, it’s worth a whopping $9.05 billion, and it’s expected to climb to $11.67 billion by 2033, clocking a healthy 5.8% CAGR. Now, where does China fit in? Interestingly,…

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Introduction – Vietnam’s Pepper Market by the Numbers Vietnam isn’t just playing in the global pepper game—it’s absolutely dominating it. In fact, Vietnam accounts for around 40% of the world’s total pepper output, making it the largest pepper producer and exporter globally. In 2024 alone, the country exported over 250,600 tonnes of pepper, raking…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s coconut industry is at a turning point as we head into Week 12 of 2025. With global demand on the rise and Vietnam ranking among the top six coconut-producing countries, the sector is seeing intense activity. But it’s not all smooth sailing…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Durian Sector in Brazil If you’ve been keeping your eye on Brazil’s tropical fruit market, you’ve probably noticed how durian is suddenly stealing the spotlight. Once considered an exotic niche, durian has now carved a serious place for itself in Brazil’s agricultural exports, driven by growing global…

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Introduction – Thailand’s Cashew Nut Market: A Quantitative Overview The global demand for cashew nuts is on the rise, fueled by health trends and plant-based diets. While Thailand may not dominate the global stage, it plays a strategic role in the regional cashew trade—especially with neighboring countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and India. As of…

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Introduction – Understanding Germany’s Reputation for Quality Coconut When we think of coconuts, Germany might not be the first country that pops into your mind. But here’s the twist—Germany has carved out a strong reputation in the global coconut supply chain, especially as a key importer, processor, and distributor of premium coconut products. With…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Durian Sector in India Let’s face it—2025 hasn’t exactly been a calm year for the global fruit trade, and durians are right in the thick of it. As of June 6, 2025, the Indian durian market is feeling the ripple effects of forces far beyond its borders.…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in Thailand Thailand’s sugar industry is in the spotlight this week as a flurry of critical developments reshape the landscape for buyers, suppliers, and stakeholders worldwide. The sugar market is experiencing rapid fluctuations due to a perfect storm of global demand shifts, supply chain bottlenecks,…