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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Vanilla Sector in Belgium Vanilla might be known as the most basic flavor, but in Belgium’s business scene, it’s anything but simple. As of September 2025, the vanilla market in Belgium is undergoing some pretty dynamic changes. From shifting trade routes to climate-related curveballs, the vanilla trade…

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Introduction – United Kingdom’s Nut Market by the Numbers If you’re in the business of sourcing nuts, the United Kingdom probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. But here’s a surprise: despite minimal domestic production, the UK plays a significant role in the global nut trade—especially as an importer and re-exporter. With…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut By Products Sector in Ukraine If you’ve been keeping an eye on the food and agricultural sectors in Ukraine lately, you’ll know things are shifting — and fast. One area seeing a surprising uptick? Coconut by products. While Ukraine isn’t the first country that comes to…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fresh Coconut Sector in Indonesia The global demand for fresh coconuts is at an all-time high—and Indonesia, the world’s largest coconut producer, is at the center of it all. In early 2025, Indonesia’s fresh coconut market has been hit by a perfect storm of events: new trade…

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Introduction – Belgium’s Robusta Coffee Market: A Quantitative Overview Belgium might not grow coffee, but when it comes to trade, it’s a heavyweight in the global coffee scene. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Belgium functions as a coffee nerve center, importing massive volumes of green beans and redistributing them across the continent. In…

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Introduction – Italy’s Mango Market in Statistical Focus Think of Italy and you might picture vineyards, olive groves, or pasta—but mangoes? Surprisingly, yes. Over the past decade, Italy has carved out a significant spot in the global mango trade, not as a massive producer, but as a key hub in the European mango import-export…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Turmeric Sector in France Turmeric has taken center stage in France’s wellness and culinary scenes. Once seen as just an exotic spice, it’s now a staple in health food aisles, cosmetic formulations, and even pharmaceutical shelves. But 2025 has brought with it a whirlwind of changes—think shifting…

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Introduction – United Kingdom’s Vegetable Market by the Numbers Ever wondered how the United Kingdom stacks up in the global vegetable trade game? Well, it’s a mixed bag. In 2024, the UK’s vegetable sector showed signs of resilience with a 2.3% bump in domestic production, reaching 2.4 million tonnes. But here’s the kicker: while…

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Introduction – France’s Coffee Beans Market by the Numbers France might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of coffee bean production, but don’t let that fool you. While it doesn’t grow coffee on a large scale like Brazil or Colombia, France plays a major role in the global…