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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Butter Sector in India The Indian butter market is in the midst of a significant transformation. As of July 2025, a mix of factors—ranging from erratic monsoon patterns and supply chain bottlenecks to changing dietary trends and global trade realignments—have dramatically impacted the butter industry in India.…

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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 Red Dragon Fruit Sector in Malaysia If you’re in the business of sourcing premium tropical fruits, especially red dragon fruit, Malaysia is a country to keep both eyes on right now. As of September 2025, Malaysia’s red dragon fruit sector is undergoing a whirlwind of developments—from policy…

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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 Corn Sector in Indonesia If you’re watching the corn market in Indonesia lately, you know things are moving fast. Over the past few months, Indonesia’s corn sector has been rocked by a mix of shifting government policies, unpredictable weather patterns, and rising global demand. July 2025 has…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Urea Sector in Philippines The Urea market in the Philippines is facing a whirlwind of changes as we enter Quarter 3 of 2025. From unpredictable global demand patterns to regional policy shifts and supply chain challenges, the landscape is anything but static. In fact, rising fertilizer demand…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Millet Sector in Malaysia The Malaysian millet market is undergoing major shifts in 2025. After a steep 38% drop in market value in 2024, falling to just $3 million, the industry’s future remains uncertain. This decline is not just a number—it reflects deep-rooted issues like erratic weather,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Hibiscus Sector in Turkey As we step into Q3 of 2025, the hibiscus market in Turkey remains relatively stable, with no seismic changes in policy, trade agreements, or supply chain disruptions specific to this sector. But that doesn’t mean the industry can afford to sit back and…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Juice Sector in China If you’re in the juice business, now’s the time to pay close attention to what’s happening in China. The Chinese juice market is moving fast—and in 2025, it’s facing a whirlwind of change. From sweeping policy reforms to evolving trade dynamics, unpredictable weather,…