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Introduction – Portugal’s Sugar Market: A Quantitative Overview Let’s talk sugar—and more specifically, Portugal’s slice of the global sugar cake. Portugal’s sugar industry may not hog the spotlight globally, yet its role in the European market is surprisingly significant. In 2024, the country’s sugar production was valued at around €278.4 million, placing it 16th…

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Introduction – Thailand’s Cinnamon Market: A Quantitative Overview Cinnamon may not be the first export that comes to mind when you think of Thailand, but the country is quietly making strides in this aromatic spice’s global trade. In 2023, Thailand exported cinnamon worth approximately $702,000, a staggering 134% increase from the year before[^1]. However,…