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World / 4 hours ago
Who really powers the world’s hot chocolate market?
The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The country’s dominance reflects its long-established role as a global cocoa processing and food manufacturing hub, centred around the Port of Amsterdam and advanced agri-processing infrastructure.
Business / 2 weeks ago
How market capitalisation milestones reveal a century of economic power shifts
From U.S. Steel becoming the world’s first billion-dollar company in 1901 to Nvidia’s projected rise toward a $5 trillion valuation, market capitalisation milestones trace a century-long shift in global economic power from heavy industry to consumer technology and now artificial intelligence. From U.S. Steel becoming the world’s first billion-dollar company in 1901 to Nvidia’s rise toward a $5 trillion valuation, market capitalisation milestones trace a century-long shift in global economic power from heavy industry to consumer technology and now artificial intelligence. At the start of the 20th century, U.S. Steel’s $1.4 billion valuation reflected an economy driven by railroads, construction, and large-scale manufacturing, with steel forming the backbone of global industrial growth.
Business / 3 weeks ago
Why pumpkin exports are growing now
Pumpkins may be most famous during Halloween and Thanksgiving, but the global pumpkin trade is now a serious agricultural business shaping export earnings for several countries. Pumpkins may be most famous during Halloween and Thanksgiving, but the global pumpkin trade is now a serious agricultural business shaping export earnings for several countries. New data from World’s Top Exports shows that Spain and Mexico dominate the global pumpkin market in 2024, together accounting for more than 64% of worldwide pumpkin exports.
Business / 3 weeks ago
Qatar’s exports surge to Asia as China becomes its top global market
Qatar’s export landscape is shifting even more firmly toward Asia, with new 2024 data showing China, South Korea and India as the country’s top destinations for goods. Qatar’s export landscape is shifting even more firmly toward Asia, with new 2024 data showing China, South Korea and India as the country’s top destinations for goods. The figures, published by World’s Top Exports, offer a clear picture of where Qatar’s energy-rich economy is finding its strongest demand, and how global geopolitical changes are shaping those relationships.
Business / 6 weeks ago
India’s economy now rivals whole continents: Here is how
India’s economy, which is projected at around US $4.1 trillion in 2025, is equivalent to the combined economies of a collection of its neighbouring and regional peers. India’s economy, which is projected at around US $4.1 trillion in 2025, is equivalent to the combined economies of a collection of its neighbouring and regional peers. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), India is expected to grow at 6.7% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by robust domestic demand, rising rural incomes and a vibrant services sector.
Business / 8 weeks ago
Hermès beats Ferrari in luxury growth race
Between haute couture and high performance, Hermès and Ferrari have each posted impressive full-year results for 2024. Hermès reported consolidated revenue of €15.2 billion for 2024, a 15 % increase at constant exchange rates and 13 % at current rates. The French house also recorded a recurring operating income of €6.2 billion, representing 40.5 % of sales, and a net profit of €4.6 billion (about 30.3 % of sales).
Culture / 11 weeks ago
Eastern Europe leads global alcohol consumption
The highest per-capita alcohol consumption in the world is concentrated in Eastern Europe. According to data from World Population Review (2022), Romania tops the list at 17.1 liters of pure alcohol per year, followed by Georgia (15.5 L), Latvia (14.7 L), Moldova (14.1 L), Czechia (13.7 L), Lithuania (12.2 L), Namibia (12 L), Poland (11.9 L), Austria (11.8 L), and Bulgaria (11.5 L).
Maps / 13 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.
Technology / 14 weeks ago
Global smartphone leaders: U.S. takes the lead as mobile trends redefine 2025
Smartphones are no longer just a convenience; they are the backbone of modern life, driving everything from communication and commerce to entertainment and education. According to Newzoo’s Global Mobile Market Report, the United States continues to lead the world in smartphone penetration, with 81.6% of its population owning a smartphone. Japan follows closely at 78.6%, with Russia at 73.6%, while China and Indonesia hover around 68%.
