Market Highlights
Opportunities for Palm Oil in Turkey’s HORECA Sector
Background The HORECA (hotels, restaurants and cafes) sector of Turkey is currently thriving and has been growing rapidly in recent years. Turkey is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and exquisite cuisine. The country attracts mi...
Exploring the Potential of Sustainable Palm Oil in the J-Beauty Industry
Japan ranks among the top five countries worldwide in the booming retail cosmetics and toiletries industry. In 2021, its market size for cosmetics and toiletries reached an impressive USD38 billion. The Japanese beauty and personal care market continued to flourish in 2022, generating a substantial ...
Market Dynamics and Growth Drivers in Japan’s Processed Food Industry
Economic Background Japan ranks as the world’s third-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP, behind United States and China, and the country has a diverse manufacturing and service-oriented economy with a population of 124 million people. Japan stands out not just as a high-income nation but ...
Part 2 – Glycerin Market Analysis in China: Present Scenario and Future Prospects
3. Demand Trend of Glycerin Products in China In 2022, epichlorohydrin that is manufactured via the glycerin method was the main downstream product of glycerin, and the proportion of this downstream consumption increased from the previous year. As several sets of glycerin-based epichlorohydrin set-u...
Part 1 – Glycerin Market Analysis in China: Present Scenario and Future Prospects
1.0 Overview of the Glycerin Product Market Glycerin is a colourless or yellowish transparent viscous liquid that is also non-toxic, odourless, non-corrosive, and has strong moisture absorption. It is an important chemical material, which can be used to produce ep...
Malaysia’s emerging commercial opportunities from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) – The bigger picture regarding trade agreements
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into force in December 2018 and currently gathers 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zea...
Tunisia; A Promising Market for Malaysian Palm Oil Expansion
Country Background Tunisia is a small country in North Africa with a population of about 12 million. It is not only a producer and exporter of edible oil (olive oil) but also an importer of oils and fats. Tunisia is one of the largest producers of olive oil outside the European Union and comes fourt...
Implications of ‘No Palm Oil’ labelling towards local palm oil industry
Food labels provide consumers with relevant information such as nutritional composition, origin, serving suggestion, and precautionary measures, among others. However, there are also labels that are merely a part of a marketing scheme to confuse consumers. For example, the use of “free-from” labels ...
The Food Processing Industry in Bangladesh
Industry and Market Overview The food processing industry in Bangladesh has been growing steadily with the pace of economic growth. Even in times of global economic uncertainty, Bangladesh has proven to have a strong track record of growth and development according to the World Bank. Although the su...
Unlocking Opportunities: Analyzing the Potential of the Tanzanian Market
Tanzania is located in the east of the African continent, bordering Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. It is home to 65 million people and has the fifth largest population of the African continent. It is the second largest economy in East Africa, and the seven...
