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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 – 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 – 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 – United Arab Emirates’s Vegetables Market in Statistical Focus When you think of vegetables, the arid desert of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) might not be the first place that comes to mind. But here’s the twist — the UAE has been making bold moves in the global vegetable market. Despite its dry…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cake Sector in United Arab Emirates The cake market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is cooking up something sweet – and it’s not just your typical sponge and frosting. Driven by a multicultural population, booming hospitality industry, and an ever-growing appetite for premium desserts, the UAE…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Frozen Chicken Sector in Pakistan Pakistan’s Frozen Chicken market is undergoing rapid, dynamic shifts as we enter the third quarter of 2025. From new trade policies to abrupt weather disruptions and fluctuating global demand, the landscape is anything but stable. In June 2025, the Ministry of National…
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Introduction – Italy’s Avocado Market in Statistical Focus Let’s talk about Italy’s love affair with avocados. Over the last few years, Italy has gone from being a minor player in the avocado world to a rapidly growing consumer and budding producer. While local production is still limited, the country is importing more avocados than…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Herbal Products Sector in Austria Let’s set the stage. Austria’s herbal products market in 2025 is dealing with a whirlwind of challenges and opportunities. From climate chaos to shifting consumer demands, it’s clear: the game has changed. First off, climate variability is shaking up the supply chain.…
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Introduction – France’s Dried Fish Market: A Quantitative Overview France might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of dried fish, but it plays a surprisingly significant role in the European dried seafood sector. With a steadily growing domestic market and increasing exports, France is carving out a niche…
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Introduction – South Africa’s Fresh Durian Market in Statistical Focus Let’s be real—durian isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of South Africa. But in 2025, things are shifting. While the country isn’t a major producer of fresh durian, it’s become a key hub for durian import and distribution, especially…