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UK's beverages & spirits exports rose to $10.8 Bn in 2023

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  The United Kingdom is the world’s 4th leading exporter of beverages and spirits. The United Kingdom is known for producing some of the finest alcoholic beverages and spirits in the world. During fiscal year 2023, UK’s beverages exports saw rapid growth. According to UK import export data , the country’s overall beverages exports stood at around $10.8 billion in the last year. These include wines, beers, mineral water, soda, vermouth, etc. Alcoholic spirits exports from the UK were record $8.5 billion in 2023. Export value wise, other major beverages exports from the UK were mineral waters ($705 million), grape wine ($621 million), beer ($574 million) and vermouth ($475 million). In 2023, the United States accounted for 17% of the UK's overall beverages exports. Around $2 billion worth of beverages were exported to the United States by the UK.  Also, there was fastest growth recorded in terms of beverages exports to France, Singapore, Netherlands and Germany. Pernod Ricard, Diageo

Chile exported record $7.08 Bn worth of fruits in 2023

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  Chile is among the leading fruit exporting countries in the world. Fruit items drive 25% of Chile's total exports. Chile's key fruits exports are cherries, grapes, apples, dates, and nuts. The United States, China and Europe have emerged as the leading markets for Chile's fruits. Chile import export data shows record $7.08 billion worth of cherries exports during fiscal year 2023. Chilean cherries remained the most demanded fruits from Chile in the global market. It is derived from the fact that Chile exported over $2.5 billion worth of cherries last year. China was the biggest market for Chile's cherry's exports , responsible for around 84% share of the country's total cherry exports. The Chilean government is planning to further boost its cherry exports to China amid rising demand. Recent Chile export data suggest over $1.4 billion of fruits exports were made to China during FY 2024. There was over 30% increase in Chile’s exports to China in January 2024.

Croatia's fruits & vegetables market : Trade Analysis

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  During the financial year 2023, Croatia's fruits exports registered 52% growth compared to FY 2022. As per Croatia export data reports, the country's fruits exports are estimated to be $138 million in 2023. Croatia's top fruits exports include citrus fruits, cashew  nuts, apples, apricots, bananas, grapes, melons, etc. Slovenia and Germany were the leading markets for Croatia's fruits exports with 28% and 18% respectively. The other prominent markets for Croatia's fruits exports were Italy, Serbia, Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Ledo Plus, Fresh Box, Frigo Bonsai and Setovia Voce were among the leading fruit export companies from Croatia. Whereas, Croatia's top fruits imports were bananas, citrus fruits, apricots, melons, dates, etc. According to Croatia import data reports, the country's fruits imports were mostly from Slovenia (28%), Germany (18%), Italy (11%), Serbia (5.5%) and Hungary (5%). On the other hand, Croatia imported over $112 million

India became the third biggest smartphone exporter to the USA

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  India is slowly becoming an export hub for leading smartphone giants like Apple, Samsung, Vivo, and Motorola. Smartphones companies are eyeing India as a potential market for smartphone exports. These companies are making hefty investments and setting their production in India.  According to India import export data , India registered around $10.9 billion during the financial year 2023. The United States has emerged as the leading market for India's smartphone exports as the sales jumped to $3.5 billion in the past year. This was very high growth in the smartphone exports to the USA as compared to $995 million in 2022.  Whereas, US import data shows the decline in its smartphone imports from China and Vietnam which was $5 billion and $9 billion respectively. While South Korea and Hong accounted for $850 million and $430 million respectively. Pegatron Technology India, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology, Nokia Solutions and Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing were the leading Indian mobile ph

Japan's clothing & textiles imports declined by 3.5% in 2024

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  Japan is the 20th biggest textiles exporter in the world. Japan's overall textiles exports stood at around $8 billion in 2023. Whereas per Japan import data reports, the country's textiles imports are estimated to be around $24 billion with a decline of 8% compared to FY 2022. The key segments include silk, woollen, cotton, paper yarn, carpets, carpets, embroidery, laminated, knitted and  not knitted fabrics. According to Japan import export data , these products earned around $4.84 billion during the last fiscal year. In terms of export value, the top gainers were Synthetic textiles ($1.16 billion), Special Yarns ($953 million), Knitted fabrics ($874 million), Apparel & Clothing accessories ($481 million), Worn Textiles ($437 million), Cotton fabrics ($267 million), Woollen fabrics ($130 million), Silk ($26 million) and Paper Yarn ($15.9 million). Synthetic fabrics were the most exported items from Japan. Although, there was  a decline of 1.8% during last year.  The top

Turkey's carpets & rugs exports were $494 Mn last year

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  Turkey is among the leading exporter of carpets and rugs globally. It is among the most exported commodities from Turkey. According to Turkey import export data reports, the overall carpets and its textile floor coverings exports are worth around $2.6 billion during fiscal year 2023.  The United States was responsible for 28% market share of Turkey's overall carpet exports. Among the leading markets for Turkey's carpet exports were Saudi Arabia, Iraq, United Kingdom, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. Milat Carpet Industry, Empera, ESMA, and Valentis Home were the Turkish carpets export companies with a notable amount of shipments last year.  Among which Turkey’s knitted carpets exports were estimated to be $55 million in the last fiscal year. The United States was the leading destination for Turkey's carpets exports. The USA was responsible for around 50% of Turkey's overall knitted carpets exports. Along with the United States, Japan, Czech Republic, Italy and t

Poland, "the world's leading exporter of frozen fruits & nuts"

  Poland is the world’s biggest exporter of frozen fruits and nuts. In 2023, Poland’s frozen fruits exports went up by 3.2%. According to Poland import export data reports, over $1.6 billion worth of frozen fruits exports were recorded last year. Poland’s top frozen fruits export items include  apples, bananas, citrus fruits, dates, figs, pineapples, apricots, cherries, grapes, plums, etc. Germany was the leading frozen fruits importer with around $312 million worth during last fiscal year. Germany was the biggest market for Poland's edible fruits exports, having over 20% market share. Among the fastest growing markets for Poland's edible fruits exports were the Netherlands, Belarus, United Kingdom, Ukraine, France and Belgium. Apples were the top frozen fruits exports from Poland accounting for the country's 30% exports. As per Poland export data , the country’s apple exports were recorded to be $480 million in 2023. Belarus was the leading apple importer from Poland with