Chinese brands BYD, MG and Omoda are gaining ground in Spain with competitively priced hybrid and electric cars. Dacia’s Sandero remains the market leader in 2026, showing that affordability still strongly influences purchasing decisions.
Hedgepoint expects the global cocoa surplus to narrow to 111,000 tonnes in 2026/27 as demand begins to recover. The smaller buffer could slow inventory rebuilding and leave prices more sensitive to changes in consumption and crop expectations.
Export-oriented wineries are adopting aluminium cans to reduce shipping weight and reach new consumption channels. Polymer linings and liquid nitrogen dosing protect wine quality, while smaller formats suit travel retail, events and younger consumers.
Vietnam exported about 64,500 tonnes of tea worth nearly $117 million in the first seven months of 2026. Higher prices limited the revenue decline as rising purchases by the United States, Russia and other markets partly offset sharp weakness in Pakistan and China.
Russia’s Belgorod region has received Brazilian cocoa beans for the first time in 27 years, alongside supplies from Ecuador and Peru. The new origins broaden regional sourcing after more than 13,000 tonnes of imported products underwent sanitary controls in 2024.
The European Union shipped 3.2 billion litres of alcoholic beer outside the bloc in 2025, 11% less than a year earlier, while imports from third countries rose 6% to 500 million litres, according to Eurostat data reported by Vinetur. Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany accounted for the bulk of member-state export volume, while France and Italy led the import ranking.
Renewed Gulf tensions have pushed Brent crude close to $92 a barrel, weakening expectations of cheaper petrol and diesel in India. Rising wheat and onion prices are adding to the pressure on transport costs, food processors and household budgets.
Argentina and Brazil exported a combined record 950,000 tonnes of soybean oil in July, according to Oil World estimates reported by ZOL.ru. India drove the increase, but a seasonal slowdown in South American soybean crushing may tighten supplies from August.
Global raw sugar prices reached a one-year high in August 2569 as markets assessed supply risks in India, Brazil and other producing countries. KTIS expects stronger pricing to support its sugar business after reporting Q3/69 net profit of 344.1 million baht.
Brazil is forecast to harvest more than 600,000 tonnes of barley in 2026, led by a record expansion in Paraná. The larger crop could reduce import requirements, but domestic supply remains well below the brewing industry’s estimated demand.
Brazilian cotton lint prices remained nearly stable on August 19 despite gains in export parity and New York futures. Sellers are holding firm, while cautious buyers are limiting purchases to urgent needs and higher-quality lots.
Five heatwaves in two months have damaged French fruit and vegetable crops, affecting appearance, availability and prices. Carrefour and Coopérative U are relaxing cosmetic standards to sell more drought-affected produce, while reported price increases reach 40% for lettuce and 35% for tomatoes year on year.
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