In 2022, worldwide exports of fresh pears attained a total value of US$2.51 billion. International sales of pears fell by an average -5.2% since 2018 when globally exported pears attracted revenues of $2.65 million. Year over year, the total value of pear exports shrank by -10% compared to $2.8 billion for 2021. Worldwide there are over 3,000 varieties of pears, according to … [Read more...] about Top Pears Exports & Imports by Country Plus Average Prices
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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
Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries
In 2022, the volume of wheat exports achieved a total shipment weight of 185.5 million tons. That quantity reflects a flatlining -0.8% decrease from 187 million tons five years earlier in 2018 and a -7.6% year-over-year decline from 200.7 million tons exported during 2021. The world’s top exporters of wheat as measured by weight are Australia, Russia, United States of … [Read more...] about Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries
Ecuador’s Bananas Exports by Country
Blessed with plantations located in the northwestern part of South America, Ecuador is the world’s number one exporter of bananas including plantains. During 2022, Ecuador exported US$3.52 billion worth of bananas delivered to 71 countries worldwide. That dollar amount reflects an 8.8% increase compared to 2018 and a flatlining 0.7% upturn from 2021 to 2022. The latest … [Read more...] about Ecuador’s Bananas Exports by Country