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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Rattan Furniture Sector in Brazil The Brazilian rattan furniture market is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025. With trade dynamics intensifying, sustainability regulations tightening, and supply chains being tested by both policy and natural forces, businesses in this space can’t afford to sit still. In 2024, Brazil’s…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Hard Disk Drives Sector in India If you’re sourcing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) from India, buckle up—things are moving fast. In the last few months, India’s HDD market has been shaken by high-impact developments: new tech rollouts, major investment waves, trade policy shifts, and regulatory changes. Add…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Canned Fish Sector in Philippines You may have noticed that the canned fish market in the Philippines is buzzing with activity—and for good reason. As of August 2025, a mix of new trade policies, environmental challenges, and supply chain developments is dramatically reshaping how businesses source, sell,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beef Sector in Pakistan Pakistan’s beef industry is in the middle of a high-stakes transformation. In just the past few months, we’ve seen major trade shifts, export booms, and domestic turbulence that have shaken up the entire meat supply chain. If you’re in the business of sourcing…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sesame Seeds Sector in Malaysia If you’re sourcing sesame seeds in Malaysia right now, you’re stepping into a market undergoing some serious shifts. July 2025 has brought a whirlwind of developments that are reshaping the sesame seeds landscape across Southeast Asia — and Malaysia is right at…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Palm Oil Sector in Italy Italy’s palm oil market is currently riding a wave of transformation. In July 2025, several key developments have shaken up the sector—some expected, others less so. The most disruptive changes stem from newly revised EU sustainability mandates that impose tighter controls on…
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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 – The Current State of Play: The Candies Sector in Portugal If you’re sourcing candies from Portugal in 2025, you’re probably feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. From intense wildfires to trade policy pivots and agricultural shocks, the Portuguese confectionery market is facing a whirlwind of challenges. Let’s break it down. In August 2025,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Kenya Kenya’s beans sector is at a critical juncture this July 2025. Major developments — from government trade initiatives to volatile weather patterns — are reshaping the landscape for growers, exporters, and buyers alike. With beans being a key export crop for the country…