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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Milk Sector in China In August 2025, China’s milk market is riding a rollercoaster of trade tensions, domestic overproduction, and shifting consumer trends. If you’re in the dairy import/export business or sourcing milk products from China, you can’t afford to take your eyes off the ball. Here’s…

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Introduction – Canada’s Starch Market in Statistical Focus When you think of starch, your mind might go straight to corn, potatoes, or maybe even tapioca. But behind the scenes, starch is a major player in the global food, pharmaceutical, textile, and paper industries. And guess what? Canada isn’t just a consumer in this space—it’s…

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Introduction – Italy’s Cinnamon Market by the Numbers Italy is known for its deep-rooted culinary traditions, but when it comes to cinnamon, this Mediterranean powerhouse isn’t a producer — it’s a major importer. In fact, Italy imported approximately 880 tons of cinnamon in 2024, reflecting not just growth but a four-year streak of increased…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Peach Sector in Vietnam The peach market in Vietnam is experiencing a whirlwind of changes in August 2025—and if you’re sourcing peaches or peach-based products, staying ahead of the curve is mission-critical. Here’s what’s happening right now: after years of negotiation, U.S. peaches and nectarines have officially…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Black Pepper Sector in Poland Let’s talk about black pepper in Poland. As of September 2025, the market is going through a rough patch. If you’re in the spice trade or food industry, you’ve probably noticed the turbulence. Poland, although not a major black pepper producer, plays…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wood Charcoal Sector in France The French wood charcoal market is experiencing a period of rapid transformation. From shifting environmental policies to new trade agreements and unpredictable weather patterns, there’s a lot happening — fast. In August 2025, the sector is being shaped by a unique mix…

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Introduction – Malaysia’s Ginger Market: A Quantitative Overview Let’s cut right to the root of the matter—ginger. Known for its bold flavor and powerful health benefits, ginger is more than just a kitchen staple. It’s a global commodity with growing demand across the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. And Malaysia, although not a top…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Apple Sector in United Kingdom The Apple market in the United Kingdom is undergoing a transformation. From booming investments to policy shifts and evolving global trade dynamics, this sector is anything but static. Whether you’re an importer, wholesaler, or part of the supply chain, staying up to…

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Introduction – The Pineapple Boom in Indonesia: A Market on the Move As of October 2025, Indonesia’s pineapple sector is at the center of a tropical storm — in a good way. From booming exports to China, to weathering El Niño disruptions better than its neighbors, the archipelago has emerged as a resilient and…

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Introduction – Thailand’s Tea Market: A Quantitative Overview Thailand may not always be the first name that springs to mind when you think about tea exports, but that’s changing fast. With a blend of traditional cultivation techniques and modern processing technologies, Thailand’s tea industry is brewing up some serious global attention. In 2024 alone,…