Train line to connect Vietnam and Eurasia

Train line to connect Vietnam and Eurasia
A new railway line is planned to connect Vietnam’s Hanoi and other main cities with China allowing cargo trains running at over 200 km an hour to transport goods between […]
Tue 22/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s fruit imports set to fall slightly

India’s fruit imports set to fall slightly
India’s domestic apple and pear production in the 2022/23 campaign is estimated at 2.35 million tons and 311,000 tons, respectively. According to a USDA report, favourable rainfall in Kashmir and […]
Mon 21/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Banana’s exports drop by 7%, imports by 1%

Banana’s exports <strong>drop by 7%, </strong>imports<strong> by 1%</strong>
According to the FAO, the global trade in bananas in 2021 was affected by several factors on both the supply and demand sides. If its estimates are accurate, the contraction involved will be among the largest annual drops in global banana shipments ever recorded. Anecdotal evidence suggests organic bananas continue to attract high demand throughout the year, however, as consumers in key import markets, notably in the European Union and United States, displayed a higher propensity to spend on organic produce.
Thu 17/11/2022 by Nadia Venticinque

Challenges and opportunities for the retail sector in Central Asia

<strong>Challenges and opportunities</strong> for the retail sector in Central Asia
The retail sector in Uzbekistan is new and offers promising opportunities, as it’s the largest country in Central Asia in terms of population (35 million) and an average age of 28. It is believed that in Uzbek’s capital, Tashkent, alone, the food market will be worth US$5 billion by 2023.
Sat 05/11/2022 by Natalia Bammatova

Weak yen hits Philippine banana exports to Japan

Weak yen hits Philippine banana exports to Japan
A weak yen has led to a reduction in imports of fruits from overseas. It has also put a dampener on the Philippine banana industry’s attempts to boost revenues from […]
Thu 27/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

China expects recovery of nut crop

China expects recovery of nut crop
China’s in-shell walnut production is forecast to increase by 27 percent in the 2022/23 campaign, largely because of a production rebound in western China. According to a USDA report, despite […]
Thu 27/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Cambodia-South Korea sign free trade deal

Cambodia-South Korea sign free trade deal
Cambodia and South Korea have ratified their free trade deal, supporting Cambodia’s exports of fruits to its Asian neighbour and promoting bilateral trade. The move means that Cambodia will lift […]
Wed 26/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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