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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 – Delving into Bangladesh’s Reputation for Quality Star Anise Let’s get this straight: when we talk star anise, your mind probably jumps straight to China or Vietnam—and for good reason. These two countries, especially regions like Guangxi in China, dominate the global scene, producing over 80% of the world’s supply. Their warm, humid…

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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…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Dates Sector in China China’s dates market is undergoing an intriguing evolution in 2025. Amid strong macroeconomic challenges and shifting global trade dynamics, the dates sector has managed to maintain a stable trajectory. The Chinese economy, buoyed by a 5.2% GDP growth in Q2 2025, is on…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in Spain Spain’s sugar market in Q3 of 2025 is taking a sharp turn. Recent global and domestic events have stirred the pot, affecting everything from production levels to international trade. For businesses sourcing sugar, Spain is no longer the same predictable player it used…