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
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Hot Chocolate Exports by Country
International sales for exported hot chocolate by country totaled US$3.5 billion during 2022. That dollar amount is comprised of $3.1 billion (89.1% of the total) for unsweetened cocoa powder exports plus another $376.8 million for sweetened cocoa powder exports (10.9%). Overall, the value of exported hot chocolate in 2022 increased by 28.2% compared to $2.7 billion for … [Read more...] about Hot Chocolate Exports by Country
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
Exported Cruise Ships by Country
Worldwide sales for exported cruise ships from all supplier countries totaled US$15 billion in 2022. That dollar amount results from an average 46.5% increase for all cruise ship exporters over the five-year period starting in 2018 when cruise ship exports were worth $10.3 billion. Year over year, the value of globally exported cruise ships accelerated by 27.4% compared to … [Read more...] about Exported Cruise Ships by Country