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Global Walnut Market: In 2017, the volume of the global shelled walnut consumption stood at approx. 2.2M tonnes. There was a robust increase from 2008-2016, but then it levelled off due to a slight decrease of the supply in China; despite that, there was an average annual increase of +7.1% for the period from 2007 to 2017.

Global Tungsten Market: In 2017, the volume of the global tungsten concentrates consumption stood at approx. 105K tonnes. After a noticeable contraction in 2009, the volume of consumption recovered in the following year and then retained steady upward trend pattern, driven by rising global steel output and consumption.

Global Plastic Pipes Market: In 2017, the volume of the plastic tubes, pipes and fittings consumption in Latin America stood at approx. 2.0B tonnes. After a noticeable growth in 2008, the volume of consumption dropped dramatically the next year, continuing to grow moderately over the next three years. 

U.S. Fabricated Pipe And Pipe Fitting Market: In 2017, the U.S. fabricated pipe and pipe fittings market stood at $6.0B. Despite attempts at a recovery after a significant period of decline, seen from 2009-2010, the market shrank again in 2015, slumping to a deeper decline in 2016, largely as a result of the reduced demand from the oil and gas industry.

Global Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Market: In 2017, the plastic tubes, pipes and fittings market reached 20M tonnes. From 2007 to 2017, it expanded by an average annual rate of +2.7%. Despite minor fluctuations being observed in certain years, the consumption of plastic tubes, pipes and fittings increased steadily, following a period of pronounced decline in 2009. 

Global Maize Market: In 2017, the global maize market amounted to 1,121M tonnes, posting solid average +3.4% gains over the last decade. Since 2013, consumption growth has accelerated, against rising demand and a long-term fall in prices, induced by the slump in energy prices.

Global Steel Pipe Fitting Market: In 2017, the volume of the global steel tube fittings consumption stood at approx. 3.9M tonnes. After a noticeable contraction in 2009, the volume of consumption recovered over the next three years and then levelled of through to 2014. 

Global MDF Market: In 2017, global MDF market amounted to 99.6M cubic meters, posting solid gains over the last ten years. Market volume expanded by an average annual rate +5.6% over the period from 2007 to 2017

Global Soybean Market: Soybean is widely used both in animal feeding and human consumption, with soyfeed taking the larger part of consumption. For human consumption such products as soy oil, soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products are made.

EU Frozen Fruits Market: Frozen fruit is currently enjoying a surge in demand from retail customers. In 2017, the volume of the EU frozen fruit consumption reached 1.2M tonnes.

In 2017, the volume of the global oats consumption stood at approx. 23M tons, not moving far from the 2016 figure.

In 2017, the Asian pineapple market grew to 11.7M tonnes, increasing by 5% over the last year. 

The current financial crisis in Turkey may exert more damage on other global economies – both developed and developing  -  than some analysts initially predicted.

Ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware are one of the basic building and finishing materials in the world.  In 2017, the world market for ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware increased by 4%, compared to the previous year and amounted to 13.2 billion sq. m.

In 2017, the pork market in Africa expanded to 1.6M tonnes, maintaining a steady upward trend over the last ten year period. From 2007 to 2017, pork consumption rose with a CAGR of +3.7% per year.

In 2017, the global turkey meat market amounted to 6,300K tons, which was approximately the level of 2016. 

The global palm oil market increased from 50.0M tonnes in 2007 to 59.9M tonnes in 2016, expanding with an annual average growth rate of +4.3% per year over that period.

The market of electric water heaters and immersion heaters in Iraq totaled 498K units in 2017. In value terms, the market amounted to $25M, which was 28% below the highest level of consumption recorded in 2014.