What Does Denmark Export to the World?

  Denmark is a beautiful and fascinating country. Once again this year, Denmark was named the happiest place on Earth. This thoroughly modern market economy features a high-tech agricultural sector, state-of-the-art industry with world-leading firms in pharmaceuticals, maritime shipping and renewable energy, and a high dependence on foreign trade.

  

   Denmark has earned more from manufacturing than from agriculture since the 1960s. Devastation of lobster colonies by industrial pollution has prompted imposition of some of the world's strictest environmental standards. More and more Danes are using alternative energy sources—wind power, solar energy, and geothermal heat—for environmental and economic reasons. Wind is an increasingly important source of energy in Denmark, and windmills are an important export.

   There are many things that Denmark exports including oil and machinery. Some of the goods are well known in the world. For instance in the nineteenth century Denmark started to export to England wonderful Danish bacon. To the present day, Danish bacon is fairly difficult to find outside of the European Union.
Lurpak is one of the world's famous Danish butter brands. You can buy it in more than 100 countries of the world. Made from fresh Danish cream - and a sprinkling of salt - Lurpak butter has a legendary taste.

    Among other famous export products is LEGO, line of construction toys, known and loved by children and adults throughout the world, thanks to its ingenious simplicity and the endless imaginative possibilities.The name "LEGO" - an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well."In the year 2000, LEGO was named Toy of the Century by both Fortune Magazine in the US and the Association of British Toy Dealers.

   The really interesting fact , for the more than sixty years there were sold over 320 billion units of Lego bricks all around the Globe.

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Export Products You Didn't Know Other Countries Get from the U.S

America is a large country.To nations around the world, it’s a source of essentials that only a country with rich soil, a temperate climate and mighty manufacturers can provide. Read on to learn which of the country's items are most wanted abroad.

  Pet Food to Canada

After American James Spratt created the world’s first dog treat in the 19^th century, the U.S. has been topping the global charts in pet food production. In 2012, Canada’s top three pet food providers were American companies.

  Hay to Japan

California, Washington and Oregon offer the ideal mix of precipitation, warm temperatures and soil quality for hay growth.In central Washington, the Kittitas Valley is known internationally for the quality of it's timothy hay. And Japan has taken notice. About half of U.S. hay shipments is exported to the Asian country. Dairy farmers are the primary users.

  Wheat to Venezuela

Venezuela eats more pasta than most other nations. To make noodles, they need soft wheat flour, but the humid Venezuelan weather doesn’t permit cereal grain growth; it requires a drier, milder climate, which the U.S. has.

  Corn to China

The U.S. takes the gold in corn production, export andtrade. 15% of the corn is shipped overseas. China can’t produce it as cheaply as the US can, but they need it for feed, starch, sweeteners, alcohols and other industrial and cooking products.

    Sunflower Seeds to Spain

Sunflower seeds are an American original. Spanish explorers carried it with them to Europe. North Dakota, with its cool soil and consistent sunshine leads the world in the flower’s production. While the Spanish government encourages sunflower growth, the country’s droughts result in an insufficient supply of the crop. Spaniards use the imported sunflower kernels and seeds as roasted and salted snacks, and as ingredient for bakery specialties.  

    Sun Umbrellas to the Bahamas

Many little islands and a whole lot of sunshine! No wonder this Caribbean country could use some help blocking rays. While China dominates the market on umbrella production, the U.S. also makes plenty. And since the Asian nation is much farther away, the shipping costs to the Bahamas are lower from this side of the world. That’s why more than half of the Bahamas’ sun umbrella imports are American.  

The New Garden of Eden in Spain

Spain is one of the countries with more international presence on food products.Generally speaking, Spanish fruits and vegetables are internationally prestigious thanks to the quality of its products.

The different climates in Spain allow for the production of various so-called exotic fruits. Age-old cultivation and irrigation traditions and new production techniques come together in Spain to create a basketful of exotic fruits of many different species, shapes, colors and flavors that find a warm welcome on both domestic and international markets.

Some of them reached Spain from the East and have been grown there since ancient times. Others are more recent, having come from the other side of the Atlantic after Christopher Columbus' voyages to America in the 15th century.

The one with the longest history in Spain is the pomegranate. Originally from Asia, it was already known in the Mediterranean area in ancient times. Its strikingly beautiful fruit was much loved by the Arabs to the extent that the Spanish town that was the capital of the last Muslim kingdom in Spain bears the Spanish name for pomegranate, Granada.

Another Asian fruit is the kaki or persimmon, of which there are numerous varieties.

The cherimoya (or custardapple), an American native, was brought to the coasts of Granada by returning Andalusian emigrants, but large-scale cultivation only began in the second half of the 20th century.

New Zealand plays a Major Role in the International Market

New Zealand is an extremely beautiful country, situated in the south-western Pacific Ocean.

     The country is famous amongst the nature lovers, owing to its breathtaking landscapes, luxuriant forests, placid lakes, glacial mountains, thermal regions, semi tropical islands and exotic wildlife. Tourism plays a major part in the economy of the country. 18% of New Zealand’s export earnings are dependent on tourism.

 
    Its market economy depends greatly on international trade, mainly with Australia, the European Union, the United States, China, South Korea and Japan. The country's principle industries for export are agriculture, fishing, horticulture and forestry.

 
   It is an interesting fact that New Zealand is amongst the top five dairy exporters in the world. With year-round rainfall and a temperate climate, the West Coast has natural advantages for dairying which is why the industry is expanding rapidly. Combined with the other four biggest exporters, it supplies around 90 percent of dairy products on the international market. New Zealand seafood is also high value export that is in demand worldwide.

Sweden- an Export-Oriented Country

 Sweden is an export-oriented mixed economy featuring a modern distribution system,excellent internal and external communications.

   The is one of the most developed countries on the planet with one of the lowest poverty rates and one of the highest GDP per capita’s. Timber, Hydropower and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade.

    Another famous Swedish export is flat pack furniture and the name most people associate with flat pack furniture is IKEA. Originally founded by the Swede Ingvar Kamrad in 1943, IKEA now has a presence all over the world, where you can buy modern but affordable furniture, take it home and have fun assembling it yourself. 

The Production of Organic Cocoa in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic ranks first in the global ranking in cocoa production and export.

The Republic’s participation in the global cocoa market dates back to a very long time. In fact, transactions with Spain and Mexico have been documented many centuries ago. However, it was in 1864 that cocoa began to be considered as a major component of Dominican exports.

Duarte province is where the greatest amount of organic cocoa is produced in the world. In this province, as well as in the Northeast, there are thousands of acres dedicated to the cultivation of organic cocoa, which makes this area the "world’s cocoa capital".

Planting is done in entirely agro-ecological land, without the use of herbicides or chemical fertilizers. Additionally, semi-processed products are also obtained, such as organic cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa powder and chocolate.

After the Dominican Republic, the countries that export more organic cocoa (in tons) are Mexico with 2,500; Peru with 1,850; Madagascar and Tanzania with 1,500; Vanuatu with 500 is in sixth place; Bolivia with 400 is in seventh place.  

The Chilean Food Industry & Specialty Food Exports

Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty.

Its length and extraordinarily diverse geography provides an unsurpassed climatic range and soils that are suitable for a very wide range of food production. Chile exports a wide variety of high-quality food products to the most competitive and discerning markets in the world.

Thus nowadays Chile is a leading producer and exporter of some of the world’s finest fruits, berries, vegetables, fish, shellfish, poultry, meats, and, of course, its premium wines.Chilean salmon, sea bass (also known as Patagonian toothfish), oysters, and scallops are sought after by the world’s most demanding connoisseurs.

Chilean foods are consistently awarded for their taste and quality in international food competitions.

China as an Apparel Importer

China is considered to be the single largest apparelexporter in the world. However, with the evolution of the globaltextile & apparel sector over the past decade, it is the time toseriously study China as a fast-growing apparel import market.

   

First and foremost, it is a wrong perception that Chinese consumers only consume clothing “made in China”. In Zara’s stores in Shanghai, over 90% of stock-keeping units are imported, with Bangladesh, Egypt, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and Viet Nam and being the main import sources.

   However, like any other countries in the world, the apparel import market in China also has its unique features & patterns. For example, woven men’s wear accounted for almost 1/3 of China’s total apparel imports. As another important feature: in 2012, 83% and 13% of China’s apparel imports came from Asia and Europe respectively, leaving only 4% market share for the rest of the world.

   Many famous international brands set up mainly in first-tier cities and then establish their presence in second-tier cities. Currently, the tendency is for famous brands to penetrate into more second-tier cities. Among the first-tier cities, Shanghai plays a significant role in setting fashion trends on the mainland. Therefore, many foreign and domestic apparel suppliers choose to first establish a foothold in Shanghai before seeking further expansion.  

Argentina and Its Biggest Export

Argentina was once called the “bread basket of the world”. The country produced enough food to feed its population ten times over. Today Argentina is known as “The Soya Republic”. Half of the country’s arable land is dedicated to the growth of soya.

Soya is the nation’s economic lifeline and its biggest export, accounting for around a quarter of the country’s income. Ninety-five percent of the soya produced here is for export. The produce is mostly sent to Europe and South-East Asia.  

Turkey is known throughout the world for producing a number of different items including figs, barley, tomatoes, egg plants, green peppers and lentils. 

The country is classed as agriculturally self-sufficient. This means that it does not rely on other countries for food imports.

 Vegetable production is the leading sector of Turkish agriculture and vegetal perishables constitute the backbone of the sector. The availability of diverse ecological conditions has resulted in growing all temperate, most subtropical and some tropical products.

Turkish fruit exports jumped 16 percent between 2012 and 2013; grapes were the highest exported fruit from Turkey.

 Thus next time, you are in your local supermarket keep an eye for the delicious Turkish exports that line the shelves. 

Why Are So Many of China's Tall Buildings Designed In Chicago?

Chicago has long been a global leader in an interesting export category: Maker of the world's tallest buildings. 

The world's current tallest building was designed here. Now, the city's architects will add even more towers to their list due to a relationship with the planet's most booming development scene—China.  

Grenada Turns To Nutmeg To Boost Economy

Until now, Grenada was famous as a paradise island in the Caribbean. The island lived primarily off its pristine blue waters, palm trees and white sand beaches. But Grenada wants to be known for more than that, and has a secret weapon: nutmeg.

Grenada is striving to make agriculture a second engine to boost its economy, after tourism, and has focused on its spices as an export potential. Thanks to its mild, warm climate and fertile land, several natural condiments grow naturally in Grenada, such as cinnamon, clove, ginger, and particularly, nutmeg.

According to numbers from the United Nations, the Caribbean nation is the second-largest producer of nutmeg in the world, surpassed only by Indonesia -- a country's that's 5,300 times bigger. Grenada is also the world's only producer of prime quality mace. The country’s main markets are the U.S. and the European Union.

According to the World Bank's ,Italy is the most diversified exporter in the world. Its top five export products amount to only 12.9% of all exports.  

7 Countries' Surprising Top Exports

When you think of Italy's top exports, you probably consider products like pasta, olive oil, wine, olives, and Parmesan cheese. You might not think of kiwis. Isn't New Zealand the world largest kiwi exporter? ? No, actually they don't. Italy is the largest exporter of kiwifruit globally Italy exporting almost 410 million tons of kiwis each year, surpassing New Zealand's total kiwi exports annually of about 360 million tons.

That's just one example of what many of us naturally think of when we think of a country's largest food export. Other examples include chocolates from Belgium, Chinese silks and Irish ale, but many countries export other products that might surprise you.

Canadian Feta
Greece is a worldwide leader in exporting feta cheese, but in recent years, the traditional Greek cheese has been imported widely from North America - Canada, in particular. But Canadians with their vast farmland, have the resources to export tons of feta cheese each year. Frequently less expensive than feta exported from Greece, the popularity of Canadian feta cheese has increased in recent years. 

Japanese Whiskey
Many people feel that Scotland leads the world in whiskey production. The Japanese have received great acclaim recently for their ever expanding range of single malt whiskies. Over the past decade, Japanese whiskeys have competed alongside Scottish whiskeys in numerous blind tastings, and often scored higher than the Scottish whiskeys.It is slowly starting to appear in better bars and restaurants throughout the United State.

American Ginseng
Many people consider China has the market cornered on ginseng, mainly because it is an herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. What many people don't know, however, is that the United States is a major exporter of ginseng, shipping out over 60 tons annually. Most American ginseng is grown in Wisconsin. Hong Kong and China are the largest importers of U.S.-grown ginseng roots. 

  

Ethiopian Bamboo

To many, bamboo is frequently associated with giant pandas in Asia. Bamboo exports are dominated by China, However, Africa has a wealth of bamboo resources, comprising an estimated 7% of the world stock. Approximately 2/3 of this stock is located in Ethiopia, home to 1 million ha of bamboo. The country exports bamboo primarily for building and home products, such as bamboo flooring.

French Collectibles
What are the main French exports? Many people would answer: fine wine and cheeses. Did you know that art, antiques, and stamps are also some of France's biggest exports to the United States? The United States spend over $2 billion each year on collectible French goods. 

Denmark Christmas Trees
In addition to exporting windmills, Denmark is recognized as the largest exporter of bushes in Europe. The country exports six to seven million Christmas trees each year.

Dubai is the Flourishing Trade Center in the Gulf Region.

For so many years now, Dubaihas maintained its leadership position as the important trade centerin the Gulf region.

 Foremost of these are Dubai’s strategic geographical location and its emphasis on a balanced and free economic policy.

Its status as a vital port of call especially for Western manufacturers can be credited largely to the famous Dubai Creek.

The Creek has served as a safe harbor for many types of cargo vessels sailing to and from the ports elsewhere in the region, East Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.

The facts and figures pertaining to Dubai imports exports clearly show that this emirate is indeed a flourishing business center.  

Malaysian Palm Oil Industry and Export

Palm oil is the most traded oil in the world. 

In 2011, its exports reached almost 39.04 million tonnes of which Malaysia’s share was 46%. It is interesting that the oil production in Malaysia has increased from 4.1 million tonnes in 1985 to 18.9 million tonnes in 2011.

The palm fruit is about the size of a small plum and is borne in large bunches weighing between 10 kg - 50 kg. A bunch can have up to 2000 fruits, each consisting of a hard kernel (seed) within a shell which in turn is surrounded by a fleshy mesocarp. The mesocarp is made up of about 49% oil and about 50% kernel.

Oil palm was first introduced to this country as an ornamental plant in 1870. Since 1960, planted area had increased at a rapid pace.

The Malaysian palm oil industry easily meets the local oils and fats demand, and the excess can be exported.

UNESCO Declares Japanese Cuisine ‘World Intangible Heritage’

UNESCO has just added Japanese cuisine to its list of world cultural heritages.

 Only French and Mexican cuisines are similarly honoured by UNESCO, along with the Mediterranean diet and Turkish kashkek, a ceremonial dish made of meat and wheat. The new status will help Japan to export its food.  

Japan's Main Exports and Imports

Today, Japan plays a competitive role in international trade.

The country is the 5th largest importer and exporter in the world. Like many of the other Asian countries that have experienced rapid economic growth in the past few decades, exports have had a historical significance to the Japanese economy.

Japan lacks many raw materials needed for industry and energy, such as oil, coal, iron ore, copper, aluminum and wood. Japan must import most of these goods.In order to pay for these imports, Japan must export a variety of manufactured goods to other countries.

Major Japanese exports include electronic equipment and cars.The fishing industry in Japan constitutes also a major industry and export.

The amount of land in Japan suitable for agriculture is insufficient to produce enough food for Japan's large population. As a result, Japan imports most of its food from other countries.

In recent years, Japan has been the top export market for 15 trading nations worldwide.  

Mexico becoming Nissan’s export hub for Americas

Nissan Motor Co Ltd  will build 1 million cars in Mexico by 2016,cementing the country’s position as the export hub for the Japanese automaker in the Americas.

Most of the cars from the new plant in Aguascalientes in central Mexico will be sent by rail to destinations throughout North and South America. A staff of 3,000 in the light, airy plant filled with rows of shiny yellow robots will produce one car every 38 seconds, in partnership with Nissan’s other Aguascalientes plant.

Export Furniture Exhibition in Malaysia Attracts Large Numbers of Buyers

Export Furniture Exhibition is the most representative international furniture exhibition in Malaysia and one of the highly anticipated fairs in Asia. 

The exhibition attracts large numbers of buyers and visitors annually. Export Furniture Exhibition is a unique and ideal trading place where numerous opportunities, market expansion and business networking are readily available for all. The event will be taking place within the four days at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Export Furniture Exhibition is presented by Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneur Association. More than 200 exhibitors and 10,000 buyers and visitors are expected to converge at the venue in search of business. This event will not only feast your eyes with the very best, most creative and innovative exhibits of furniture and accessories from top Malaysian manufacturers and around the world but also offers exclusive networking opportunities and to build partnerships with leading players of the industry.