Globally exported rice amounted to an overall 545.1 million tons during 2023. That quantity reflects a 1.2% increase in shipment weight since 2019 but a -2.2% decline since 2022. The world’s top 6 exporters of rice by total weight are Djibouti, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan then the United States of America. Combined, those leading suppliers by volume sold 534.1 million … [Read more...] about Average Rice Prices Compared for Major Rice Export Countries
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Sweet Potatoes vs Yams by Export Sales and Unit Price
In 2022, worldwide exports of sweet potatoes totaled US$677.9 million eclipsing the $211.9 million worth of globally exported yams. The overall sales for exported sweet potatoes is 3.2 times that for exported yams, even though the average unit price for yams is about 14% higher than the average price for sweet potatoes. Revenues from exported sweet potatoes increased by 6.8% … [Read more...] about Sweet Potatoes vs Yams by Export Sales and Unit Price
Apples & Oranges Global Trade Compared
It’s like apples and oranges. That time-worn saying quickly conveys that two things cannot be logically compared. Oranges are a citrus fruit that provides consumers with much more fiber, vitamin C, potassium and calcium than apples do. Apples are non-citrus fruits; rather they belong to rose-family pome fruits. When it comes to international trade, apples and oranges can be … [Read more...] about Apples & Oranges Global Trade Compared
Nitrogenous Fertilizers
Fertilizers supply nutrients that nurture the growth of plants including flowers and food crops. Some fertilizers enhance the soil’s ability to retain water and aerate by furnishing air to plant roots or before seeding. The three principal macronutrients used in fertilizers are nitrogen (leaf growth), phosphorus (root, flower, seed and fruit development), and potassium (stem … [Read more...] about Nitrogenous Fertilizers
Top Red Meat Exporters Ranked by Dollar Value
Exports of red meat continue to thrive worldwide, despite potentially negative effects on consumers’ health. The value of red meat sold on international markets totaled US$94.5 billion in 2020. Global sales of exported red meat accelerated by 26.3% since 2016 when overall red meat exports were worth $74.8 billion. From 2019 to 2020, total exports of red meat flatlined but … [Read more...] about Top Red Meat Exporters Ranked by Dollar Value