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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Corn Sector in South Africa South Africa’s corn market is facing a perfect storm. From weather chaos to shifting global trade dynamics, the country’s position as a major corn (or maize) exporter in sub-Saharan Africa is being tested like never before. Let’s start with the climate. The…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beverage Sector in Ukraine If you’re sourcing beverages from Ukraine right now, you’re probably feeling the turbulence. The Ukrainian beverage market in Q3 of 2025 is going through some serious shakeups—and fast. From dairy crises to supply chain chaos, it’s a time of both risk and opportunity.…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Herbs Sector in India If you’ve been keeping an eye on India’s Herbs market lately, you’ll know that 2024 was nothing short of a turning point. Between a sharp rise in global demand for natural health products and a big push from the Indian government to promote…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fish Sector in France As of August 2025, France’s fish market is riding a wave of transformation. Between shifting trade dynamics, environmental stress, and rising consumer expectations, the industry is under pressure—but also brimming with potential. Let’s start with trade. Both imports and exports of seafood have…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Woodworking Machinery Sector in Sri Lanka The woodworking machinery industry in Sri Lanka is undergoing rapid transformation. In 2025, a mix of policy changes, economic shifts, and technological developments have significantly reshaped the landscape. Recent government initiatives to promote local manufacturing, coupled with global supply chain readjustments,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Food Processing Machinery Sector in China China’s food processing machinery market is currently riding a wave of transformation — and it’s not just business as usual. A cocktail of macroeconomic shifts, policy shakeups, climate impacts, and global trade fluctuations is reshaping the landscape. If you’re sourcing from…