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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut By Products Sector in Pakistan The coconut by-products industry in Pakistan is going through a fascinating transformation in 2025. With global demand for sustainable, plant-based, and organic products on the rise, coconut derivatives like coconut oil, desiccated coconut, coconut flour, shell charcoal, and coir products are…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Starch Sector in India India’s starch market is experiencing a major shake-up in Q3 of 2025. From sudden demand surges in the food processing and textile industries to tighter global trade regulations, the starch sector is seeing fast-paced transformation. A recent policy change has reduced import duties…

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Introduction – Brazil’s Sunflower Market by the Numbers Brazil might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of sunflower exports, but don’t underestimate it. With a resilient production base, particularly in the Central-West region, Brazil is quietly climbing the ranks in the global sunflower industry. In the 2023/24 crop…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Nut Sector in Belgium The nut market in Belgium is facing a whirlwind of change in 2025. A combination of climate challenges, disruptions in the global supply chain, and evolving trade policies have created a volatile environment for buyers and suppliers alike. If you’re in the business…

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Introduction – China’s Bamboo Products Market by the Numbers When it comes to bamboo, nobody does it bigger than China. The country doesn’t just grow bamboo—it commands the global bamboo products industry. In 2023 alone, China’s bamboo industry reached a jaw-dropping 541 billion yuan (around $74.2 billion), and exports crossed 16 billion yuan. That’s…