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Introduction – Canada’s Plastic Scrap Market: A Quantitative Overview Canada’s plastic scrap market is more than just a domestic recycling initiative—it’s a powerhouse in global trade. As of October 2025, Canada exported over 15.1 million kilograms of plastic waste in a single month (June 2025). A whopping 83% of this was sent to the…

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Introduction – Thailand’s Soft Drinks Market by the Numbers Thailand has quietly become an export powerhouse in the global soft drinks industry. In 2023 alone, the country exported 2.54 billion liters of beverages, raking in USD 2.78 billion. Even more impressive? A staggering 93.3% of these exports were non-alcoholic drinks, underscoring Thailand’s dominance in…

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Introduction – France’s Starch Market: A Quantitative Overview Did you know France is one of Europe’s starch powerhouses? In 2024, France produced around 344,000 tons of modified starches—roughly 13% of the European Union’s total output. That makes it the second-largest starch producer in the EU, just behind the Netherlands. But France isn’t just making…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Canned Fish Sector in Philippines You may have noticed that the canned fish market in the Philippines is buzzing with activity—and for good reason. As of August 2025, a mix of new trade policies, environmental challenges, and supply chain developments is dramatically reshaping how businesses source, sell,…

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Introduction – Vietnam’s Plastic Moulds Market by the Numbers If you’re eyeing Vietnam as your next sourcing hub for plastic moulds, you’re not alone—and for good reason. Over the past decade, Vietnam’s plastic industry has rapidly taken center stage in the global market. By 2023, the country had over 4,000 plastic manufacturing companies, with…