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Exporting Food And Beverages To The United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the largest GDP per capita of any country in the Middle East, and it’s growing quickly. To meet the needs of its rapidly expanding population, the UAE government has made attracting business investment a top priority in recent years, and there are many opportunities to capitalize on with exports to this thriving economy. If you’re thinking about exporting food or  beverages  to The United Arab Emirates, here are five tips to help make your endeavours as successful as possible. 1) What Are The Regulations? One of the most important things you need to consider when  exporting food or beverages  (or any type of product) is government regulations. Each country has its own unique regulations regarding what they can import from other countries, how it should be packed, how long it should stay good for, and even if there are any limits on what kinds of products can be imported at all. When you’re researching your target markets, you need t...

5 Tips to Boost Your Basmati Rice Export Business

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If you’re interested in entering the exciting and lucrative world of  basmati rice export , you’ve already taken the first step in making your business as successful as possible. Starting any new business venture can be challenging, but it’s especially so when you are trying to break into an industry that isn’t familiar to you and when trying to do it from overseas. In order to ensure your success, here are five tips that can help boost your basmati rice export business from the start and make it a profitable investment for years to come.   1) Start With The Basics Organic basmati rice  is one of India’s oldest and most popular varieties of rice. Aside from being completely natural, it also has many health benefits thanks to its many nutritional components. With that in mind, here are five tips for boosting your basmati rice export business: Focus on quality over quantity: Although having a large customer base is a good thing, don’t lower your standards just because you w...

Export Policy of Edible Oils: An Overview

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There are many different types of edible oils that can be extracted from seeds, nuts, and plants; however, when we talk about edible oils, we are referring to vegetable oil.  Edible oils  are derived from the fat found in the seeds of plants such as rapeseed, sunflower seeds, soybeans, flaxseeds, corn, mustard seeds, etc. They are commonly used in cooking as they do not have any odour or taste (which makes them great for recipes and dishes) and they can be used as butter substitutes as well as in soap-making because they have high lathering properties. In What Ways Will This Policy Affect India? Although India  exports edible oils , most of them are processed from imported raw materials. However, it is a price-sensitive industry and small changes in price trends will have a significant impact on exports and imports. The minimum export price for many edible oils has been hiked recently, but it remains low enough for Indian companies to sell them at high profits. As a resul...

Spice Trade: Most Profitable Spices To Export Globally

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Saffron and cardamom are two spices that are most profitable to trade in global market. In 2020, global saffron market was pegged at $374.6 million and expected annual CAGR between 2020 and 2028 is pegged at 8.5% for it. This annual CAGR is expected to be achieved on the back of medicinal and cosmetic application of saffron. Saffron has notable health benefits and is a known source of antioxidants. Cardamom is second only to pepper in usage in food preparations and cardamom trade is comparable to saffron trade in profitability. Saffron trade Saffron is costliest spice and trade of no other spice offers better profit margin to global  spices traders . Though primary use of saffron is for food seasoning but utilization in pharmacy is also noteworthy. Iran is largest producer of saffron and dominates export market too. Re-exporters like Spain rely heavily on Iranian saffron and 50% of Iranian saffron is imported by Spain.   Asia Pacific Leads Saffron Market    ...

Prospects for exporting Pulses from India

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India is not a major exporter of pulses (lentils). It had share of 0.7% in lentils export market in 2020. India is in fact the largest importer of pulses but now India is trying hard to increase its production to reduce dependence on imports and eventually become a major player in lentils export market. For now, Canada and Australia are two biggest exporters of lentils and India has little chance to even play catch-up. In 2020 Canada’s share in pulses exports pie was 58%. Destination for Indian chickpeas exports India has been exporting chickpeas and it is important part of Indian pulses exports basket. Way back in 2016 itself total chickpeas exported from Indian shores reached $126.43 million by value. Dealers of pulses in India concentrate on export of desi chickpeas and kabuli chickpeas. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE, Algeria and Sri Lanka are main destinations for desi and kabuli chickpeas from India. Many dealers rely on online B2B platforms to trade chickpeas. Tens of thousa...

Top 10 Sugar Producing Countries 2022: Overview

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Sugar production globally has grown exponentially in the last decade and it continues to do so until now. In 2019, the world produced 1,317 million metric tons of sugar, which was 2 percent higher than in 2018 and 8 percent higher than in 2000. The total global production of  sugar  from cane and beet had increased to 1,382 million metric tons in 2020, as per data by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). More than half of that sugar production came from Brazil, India, China, and Mexico. The top 10 sugar-producing countries were responsible for 54 percent of the total global output in 2021-2022. 1) India As India continues to build a reputation as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, it makes sense that its production of sugar will increase steadily. According to Sugar Stats, exports of refined sugar from India totalled nearly 2 million metric tons in 2016. The country is expected to produce approximately 5 million metric tons by 2022 and about 11 million metric...

Pulses: Global Exports, Demand, and Supply

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Pulses are, essentially, dried legumes that have been prepared to retain their nutritional value and can be stored easily. They are grown all around the world, with Canada being the largest producer in the world with over half of the global pulses exports. India, Turkey, and Australia are other large producers in the industry. The global demand for  Indian pulses  has been rising steadily over the years, but their consumption is still a far cry from what it should be according to experts as pulses are an excellent source of protein and fiber, making them good for overall health. India’s Pulses Production India is already a large producer of  pulses  and imports are not expected to reduce significantly over the coming years. The country’s pulses production is expected to rise as well. Production in other major countries is also anticipated to grow by more than 2 percent from 2021-2022. As a result, India will continue to be among the world’s largest exporters of pulse...