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Introduction – United Arab Emirates’s Banana Market by the Numbers Let’s talk bananas—literally. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may not be famous for its tropical fruit farms, but when it comes to banana trade, it plays a pretty big role, especially in the Middle East. Despite producing just 203 tons of bananas in 2025,…
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Introduction – Austria’s Candy Market: A Quantitative Overview Austria may be famous for its alpine charm and classical music heritage, but it also boasts a sweet spot in the global candy industry. In 2025, Austria’s chocolate and confectionery production industry is valued at €688.1 million, supported by 44 established businesses. The broader Confectionery &…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fresh Ginger Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s fresh ginger market is heating up—and fast. As of mid-2025, a powerful combination of global demand spikes, supply chain disruptions in other producing countries, and strategic trade developments has turned Vietnam into a critical player in the global ginger trade. With…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chicken Sector in Spain Spain’s chicken industry is in the midst of a whirlwind of transformation. As of September 2025, it’s not business as usual—there’s a lot going on, and it’s moving fast. From economic boosts and booming tourism to trade breakthroughs and regulatory shake-ups, the chicken…
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Introduction – Canada’s Raisins Market: A Quantitative Overview When people think about raisins, Canada might not be the first country that comes to mind. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that Canada plays a unique and vital role in the global raisins trade—not by growing them, but by importing and re-exporting them…
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Introduction – Thailand’s Sunflower Market: A Quantitative Overview Thailand may not be the world’s sunflower powerhouse, but it’s quietly carving out a niche role in the regional market. In 2022, the country produced around 27,000 metric tons of sunflower seeds—an 8% increase from the previous year. While that’s modest compared to giants like Romania…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Urea Sector in France If you’re a buyer, trader, or distributor of urea in France right now, chances are you’re keeping one eye on the headlines and the other on your sourcing options. And for good reason—France’s urea market is shifting rapidly, driven by a mix of…
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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Cheese Sector in France France’s cheese market is facing a whirlwind of changes in 2025. From shifting trade policies and disease outbreaks to evolving consumer preferences and climate challenges, the industry is navigating stormy waters. And if you’re in the B2B cheese game—whether sourcing, distributing, or…
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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…