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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Spain Beans have long been a staple in Spanish cuisine and agriculture, but the landscape in 2025 is changing rapidly. Spain’s beans market is currently navigating a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, climate variability—marked by an unusually dry 2024…

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Introduction – Bangladesh’s Beer Market in Statistical Focus Let’s talk numbers. Bangladesh isn’t exactly the first country that pops into mind when you think of beer exports — but that’s precisely why digging into the data matters. While the country’s beer production is far from massive, understanding its export footprint, demand trends, and top…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Hibiscus Sector in Ukraine The Ukrainian hibiscus market is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. While traditionally not a core agricultural product for the country, the growing global demand for hibiscus—especially in the form of extracts used in herbal teas, cosmetics, and wellness products—has caught the attention…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Forestry Machinery Sector in Thailand Thailand’s forestry machinery market is going through a storm — quite literally. In late 2025, the southern parts of the country were hit by heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, shaking up both the agricultural and forestry sectors. The Rubber Authority of Thailand…

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Introduction – China’s Seaweeds Market in Statistical Focus When it comes to seaweed, China isn’t just a major player — it’s the MVP. In 2024, China produced an astounding 20.8 million metric tons of seaweed, outpacing even Indonesia, which came in second with 9.62 million metric tons. That’s about 57% of the world’s seaweed…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fruits Sector in Afghanistan Afghanistan’s fruit industry is at a turning point. With global trade dynamics shifting and domestic policies evolving, the country’s agricultural sector—particularly fruits—is drawing increased attention. In 2025, Afghanistan is experiencing both renewed opportunities and persistent challenges in its fruit trade. On one hand,…