Exporting sesame seed oil to Europe
Europe is a good market for exporters of sesame seed oil from developing countries. It is the world’s biggest market for cosmetics and there is a constant demand for natural ingredients. Sesame seed oil can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products and is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Which trends offer opportunities or pose threats on the European grains, pulses and oilseeds market?
The grains, pulses and oilseeds (GPO) sectors harbour many opportunities for traders and exporters willing to tap into the latest market trends that include a growing consumer interest in plant-based foods, healthy snacks and gluten-free convenience foods, plus ancient grain mixes.
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The European market’s potential for dried lentils
Lentils have been eaten since prehistoric times and are a staple food in many cultures. Like other pulses, they are an excellent source of protein and nutrients. Lentils are a very versatile and inexpensive food product. This makes them an important source of high-quality protein in diets. In addition to their use in traditional and ethnic foods, these qualities are also advantageous in increasingly popular healthy, vegetarian and vegan diets. Demand is also driven by a large canning industry.
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The European market potential for mung beans
Mung beans are an ingredient used in a variety of South Asian dishes. In Europe they are mostly consumed as sprouts, but some innovative food processors have begun to use them as pasta, ready-to-eat meals and healthy snacks, and in applications for plant-based animal product alternatives. The demand for mung beans outside of Asia (where they are an important food crop) has been growing steadily.
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Exporting dried lentils to Europe
The European market for lentils is split between use in traditional European and ethnic cuisines, and an expanding convenience and health food market. Versatility, healthfulness and affordability are important factors in the growing demand. Its comparatively small lentil production means that European buyers depend on imports. While the market in Europe is dominated by a few large producers, opportunities for new suppliers exist in countries like Spain, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands.
Exporting dried mung beans to Europe
Mung beans are a beloved product in Asian cuisine. In Europe they have long been sold as an ethnic product, and their popularity in the mainstream market has been growing over the past years. Mung beans in Europe are sold mostly as sprouts. However, many consumer goods companies have begun to sell mung bean-based pasta and chips to cater to consumers following a low-carb, high-protein diet. This is a growing market segment with many opportunities, especially in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France.
The European market potential for pigeon peas
The pigeon pea has been cultivated for thousands of years and is a staple food in its main growing regions. Like other pulses, it is a healthy food choice thanks to its high levels of protein and nutrients. Pigeon peas are versatile in their uses and inexpensive despite being imported. While they are still relatively unknown in Europe, current food trends offer interesting market opportunities for new suppliers, especially in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Exporting pigeon peas to Europe
Pigeon peas are widely consumed in many regions of the world. Europe is only a small market that is dominated by ethnic consumption. The traditional use of pigeon peas in South Asian, African and Latin American cuisines creates a niche in countries with large ethnic communities from these regions, particularly the United Kingdom. As it is a crop from tropical and subtropical regions, European buyers of pigeon peas rely on imports.