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Business / 1 week ago

Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel

In today’s global economy, one tonne of cocoa and one tonne of steel capture two very different kinds of value. The price of a tonne of cocoa is shown at around US$6,100, whereas a tonne of steel is marked at US$432.96. Cocoa, the raw ingredient behind chocolate, carries a premium because of its narrow supply base and sensitive growing conditions. Recent data from International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) show cocoa beans trading at roughly US$5,900 per tonne.

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Business / 5 weeks ago

Which countries eat the most rice?

From Chinese fried rice to Senegalese jollof, rice features in almost every dish around the globe. Despite it being a staple in many countries, rice consumption levels differ across countries. A new analysis by World Visualized, drawing on data from WorldStats, highlights that Myanmar tops the list of countries with the highest per capita rice consumption at a staggering 278.97 kg per person per year.

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World / 5 weeks ago

Global rice exports hit record high but farmers face growing pressure

The global rice export landscape is reshaping under a flood of supply, shifting policies, and volatile markets. According to the striking graphic above, global exports reached 88.4 million tonnes, led overwhelmingly by India with more than 33 million tonnes. Following India in the top ten are Thailand (10.9 M), Vietnam (8.6 M), Pakistan (6.7 M), Belgium (4.9 M), China (3.2 M), Myanmar (3.2 M), the U.S.A (3.0 M), Brazil (2.0 M), and the Netherlands (1.6 M).

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Technology / 8 weeks ago

Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide

Europe is now home to the highest residential electricity costs in the world, averaging around USD 0.245 per kilowatt-hour between 2023 and 2025. This striking figure, published by World Visualized and confirmed by data from, highlights a widening gap between regions where power is cheap and those where households face mounting energy bills.

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Business / 43 weeks ago

How much is a haircut in your country?

Getting a trim can be the most basic and easiest service to have done in any part of the world. However, individuals in some parts of the globe pay an arm and a leg for this service. Based on a survey by NetCredit from 102 cities around the world, men pay as high as $64.50 for a haircut in Norway.

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