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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Desiccated Coconut Sector in Indonesia If you’re sourcing desiccated coconut from Indonesia right now, you’d better stay sharp. The market is in a whirlwind. Prices are climbing, supplies are shrinking, and weather patterns just aren’t playing nice. Add to that a spike in demand from Europe, the…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Spices Sector in India India’s spices market is buzzing more than ever. Over the past year, a mix of global events, trade policies, and changing consumer preferences have shaken things up. From a surge in organic spice demand to billions in export revenue, the industry is riding…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wood Sector in Netherlands The Dutch wood market is experiencing rapid and disruptive change as we head into July 2025. From global trade shifts to environmental policy pivots, businesses that rely on wood imports and exports in the Netherlands are being forced to rethink their strategies —…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Apple Sector in Pakistan The apple market in Pakistan is undergoing some serious shifts in 2025. From updated trade policies to unexpected climate changes, the landscape is anything but stable—and that’s exactly why businesses need to stay on their toes. In recent months, trade agreements with Central…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beverages Sector in China As we step into Q3 of 2025, China’s beverages industry is undergoing a significant transformation. This shift is largely due to a combination of new trade agreements, evolving consumer preferences, tightening export quality standards, and an unpredictable global supply chain landscape. From a…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Instant Coffee Sector in Malaysia If you’ve been keeping an eye on Malaysia’s beverage industry lately, you’ve probably noticed that instant coffee is making waves. It’s not just your morning pick-me-up anymore—it’s a booming business. From trendy café chains to grocery store shelves, instant coffee has become…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Lemon Sector in Pakistan It’s been a wild ride for Pakistan’s lemon market over the past year. From unrelenting monsoon rains to scorching heatwaves and massive floods, nature has played havoc with the supply chain — and the ripple effects are being felt right now, in July…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Green Coffee Sector in Malaysia Malaysia’s green coffee market is heating up — and we’re not just talking about the roasting machines. Over the past year, this dynamic sector has seen a whirlwind of changes, from new regional trade agreements to a surge in specialty coffee culture.…

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🌍 Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pineapple Sector in South Africa South Africa’s pineapple market is going through some serious changes. From unpredictable weather patterns to new global trade shifts, the industry is feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. As of 2024, the South African pineapple market reached a value of $171 million,…