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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Plywood Sector in Ukraine The Ukrainian plywood sector is currently navigating a whirlwind of changes. As of Q3 2025, the industry is facing a unique set of circumstances—geopolitical tensions, shifting trade routes, and updated EU trade frameworks have all contributed to a rapidly evolving market environment. With…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Philippines The Basmati Rice market in the Philippines is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. With recent global trade shifts, new tariff policies, and a growing appetite for premium rice varieties, businesses here are navigating a complex but opportunity-rich landscape. The Philippines is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Garlic Sector in Italy The garlic market in Italy is undergoing a major shake-up in 2025. From shifting consumer preferences to geopolitical trade dynamics, the landscape has changed faster than ever before. This isn’t just a seasonal blip—it’s a full-blown transformation that’s making waves across the supply…
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Introduction – South Africa’s Cattle Market in Statistical Focus When it comes to cattle production and export in Africa, South Africa stands tall — quite literally. The country is one of the continent’s largest producers of beef and live cattle, with a well-established infrastructure, modern farming practices, and a growing reputation on the global…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Green Tea Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s green tea industry is in the midst of a dynamic transformation. With advancements in agricultural technology, growing domestic consumption, global shifts in health trends, and an eye on premium exports, the market is buzzing with activity. Recently, there’s been a strong…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cumin Seeds Sector in India India’s cumin seeds market, long known for its global dominance and aromatic superiority, is currently navigating through a period of unexpected turbulence and transformation. In the first quarter of 2025, a combination of unseasonal rainfall in Gujarat and Rajasthan (India’s largest cumin-producing…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Desiccated Coconut Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s Desiccated Coconut industry is riding a wave of transformation in 2025. What used to be a stable, steadily growing segment of the agricultural export market has suddenly become a hotbed of both opportunity and challenge. Why? A perfect storm of rising…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Banana Sector in Germany If you’re in the banana trade or looking to source bananas in 2025, Germany is a market you can’t ignore—but it’s also a market that’s changing fast. From shifting import regulations to the ripple effects of climate change on banana-producing countries, the supply…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in Austria Austria’s sugar industry, long recognized for its reliability and quality, is facing a whirlwind of changes as we step into 2025. From volatile weather patterns affecting sugar beet yields to shifts in EU agricultural policy and global trade dynamics, the environment for sugar…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cassia Sector in South Africa The South African cassia market is heating up in 2025—and not just because of the spice itself. A mix of global and domestic developments is stirring the pot. From renewed global trade agreements to local shifts in consumer preferences, cassia has become…