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Introduction – Understanding Bangladesh’s Reputation for Quality Beans When you think about sourcing high-quality beans, Bangladesh might not be the first country that comes to mind—but it should be. Nestled in South Asia, Bangladesh has quietly become a go-to destination for premium beans. Thanks to its tropical monsoon climate, fertile soils, and long-standing farming…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Egypt Beans have long been a staple in Egyptian households and an important agricultural product for both domestic consumption and export. As of September 15, 2025, there haven’t been any major shocks or sudden shifts directly affecting Egypt’s beans market in terms of policy,…
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Introduction – South Africa’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers Let’s get straight to the point. When you think of cocoa beans, South Africa might not be the first country that springs to mind. But guess what? It’s becoming an increasingly strategic hub in the global cocoa supply chain. While it doesn’t rival top…
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Introduction – Ukraine’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers When we think of cocoa beans, countries like Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire usually come to mind. But did you know that Ukraine is slowly carving out its own niche in this global market? While Ukraine doesn’t produce cocoa beans on a massive scale, it has…
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Introduction – United States’s Coffee Beans Market in Statistical Focus Did you know the United States isn’t just the world’s biggest coffee drinker but also a powerhouse in the global coffee economy? While it doesn’t grow much of the crop itself, it plays a central role in the coffee trade — importing, roasting, and…
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Introduction – Understanding Portugal’s Reputation for Quality Cocoa Beans Let’s be real for a second—when you think of cocoa beans, Portugal probably isn’t the first country that pops into your head. Countries like Ivory Coast or Ghana? Sure. But Portugal? Not so much. Still, even though Portugal isn’t a major cocoa producer, it plays…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Malaysia The beans market in Malaysia is undergoing a significant transformation as we enter Q3 of 2025. In recent months, a combination of climate unpredictability, currency fluctuations, and shifting trade dynamics in Southeast Asia has disrupted the traditional flow of agricultural goods. New regional…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Spain Beans have long been a staple in Spanish cuisine and agriculture, but the landscape in 2025 is changing rapidly. Spain’s beans market is currently navigating a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, climate variability—marked by an unusually dry 2024…
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Introduction – France’s Beans Market by the Numbers When we think of France, gourmet cuisine often comes to mind. But beyond the delicacies and wine, there’s a powerful engine of food exports humming in the background—especially when it comes to beans. France stands tall as one of Europe’s top players in the beans export…
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Introduction – Philippines’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers When people think of cocoa beans, countries like Ghana or Ivory Coast usually come to mind. But did you know the Philippines is quietly carving out a niche in the global cocoa scene? While it currently ranks 22nd worldwide, producing around 10.76 million kilograms of…