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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chicken Sector in South Africa Let’s talk chicken. Not just the kind you find in your freezer, but the entire ecosystem behind it—especially in South Africa, where the poultry industry is facing some serious shake-ups in 2025. Over the past few months, the South African chicken market…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Bamboo Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s bamboo industry is buzzing with activity as global and local factors reshape the market heading into Q3 of 2025. From sweeping environmental policies to new trade agreements signed with European and Asian nations, the bamboo sector is at a pivotal turning point.…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Plastic Scrap Sector in Kenya Let’s talk about something that affects nearly every Kenyan business involved in manufacturing, packaging, or recycling — the plastic scrap market. If you’ve been sourcing or thinking about sourcing plastic scrap from Kenya, now is the time to pay attention. Why? Because…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Charcoal Sector in Austria If you’re sourcing charcoal in Austria in 2025, you’re navigating one of the most unpredictable yet opportunity-rich markets in recent history. From evolving environmental regulations to fluctuating wood prices and shifting consumer preferences, the Austrian charcoal sector is undergoing a significant transformation. In…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Frozen Beef Sector in Germany Germany’s frozen beef market is currently riding a rollercoaster of developments, some encouraging, others—well, let’s just say tricky. In early 2025, the country reported its first case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in nearly four decades. This single outbreak in a water buffalo…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Banana Sector in Portugal The Portuguese banana market is currently riding through one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory. From climate disruptions to supply chain hurdles, and even regulatory shakeups, the landscape is shifting fast. If you’re sourcing bananas or trading in fruit markets, staying…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soybean Sector in United States The U.S. soybean market in 2025 is anything but static. Major global shifts, new policy decisions, and unpredictable weather patterns are reshaping the way soybeans are grown, sold, and exported. From Washington D.C. to Midwest farm fields, the soybean supply chain is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Maize Sector in Malaysia If you’ve been tracking Malaysia’s maize market lately, you know it’s anything but static. In a matter of months, this essential commodity—responsible for feeding poultry, livestock, and even appearing in processed food—has gone from stable to a whirlwind of policy shifts, new trade…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Oil Sector in Switzerland Switzerland’s oil market is experiencing a pivotal moment in 2025. With global energy transitions accelerating and geopolitical tensions reshaping trade routes, Switzerland—a non-EU nation with a stronghold in high-quality industrial supply—finds itself at a strategic crossroads. In recent months, Switzerland has seen a…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Hibiscus Sector in Vietnam If you’re in the hibiscus game, now is definitely the time to keep your eyes on Vietnam. The country’s hibiscus market is booming, with rapid changes unfolding that could either open massive new doors or leave you scrambling to catch up. Over the…