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Business / 1 week ago
China dominates global apple market
The world’s appetite for apples continues to grow, and at the centre of this fruity boom is China. According to a recent graphic showing the world’s largest apple producers, China alone is estimated to cultivate around 48 million metric tonnes of apples in 2024, by far the largest single-country output. That figure is backed by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS), which, in its “China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual” report, estimates China’s apple production at approximately 48 MMT for the marketing year 2024/25.
Business / 3 weeks ago
Gold reaches new highs as investors seek safety
Gold has taken centre stage in 2025, with prices climbing by nearly 60 % so far this year to trade around US $4,250 per ounce, according to Trading Economics data. The rally reflects a growing appetite among investors for safety amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressure.
Business / 4 weeks ago
Australia and China dominate global wool production
Australia and China remain the world’s top wool producers, according to recent figures from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO). The data shows Australia leading with 356,745 tonnes of greasy wool, closely followed by China at 332,293 tonnes. Together, they account for nearly half of the world’s wool output. New Zealand ranks third with 133,100 tonnes, while Turkey, Morocco, Iran, Sudan, South Africa, Russia, and India complete the top ten list. These countries play crucial roles in regional textile industries and global wool supply chains, as reported by IWTO Market.
Maps / 7 weeks ago
Europe’s rental market hits record highs as demand surges
Europe’s rental market is on fire. A new infographic reveals that London now leads the continent with an average rent of € 42.50 per square metre per month, significantly outpacing every other major European city. Oslo comes next at €29.4, followed by Paris at €28.1, with Amsterdam, Dublin, and Barcelona rounding out the top tier.
Business / 9 weeks ago
India rules the global hair trade with 94% market share
When it comes to one of the most unusual yet booming global markets—human hair—India is the undisputed leader. A recent analysis by Trend Economy reveals that India is responsible for an extraordinary 94% of all human hair exports worldwide, a figure that places the country miles ahead of any competitor.
