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Madagascar is one of the most bio-diverse nations on the planet and grows a variety of valuable crops. Agriculture is the leading source of exports for Madagascar.Rice is cultivated on roughly half of all agricultural land in Madagascar. Farmers grow it largely for subsistence, and it is a staple of the Malagasy diet. “Most people eat roughly three packed cups of rice per meal with a small side,” Tapani said. “This is a major part of the culture, and nutrition initiatives from the government have been trying to combat the lack of diversity in a standard Malagasy diet. Despite being just under one third the size of Mexico, the island nation accounts for 60% of the vanilla supply globally. Other major subsistence crops include cassava, corn, sweet potatoes, coffee , honey, spices, tea and cacao.

For decades, China has dominated the building materials production, consumption, and exports. China is the largest manufacturer of sanitary ware, bathroom accessories, kitchen accessories and construction tiles, while India is the second largest. Both are the key players in the building materials industry. Both offer all the building material products at a competitive price. With technological advancements in the recent years, India has started offering a wide range of variations and designs for building materials mainly construction tiles. Indian government's support to tile industry has also gave a boost.Technological advancements and support by government helped Indian tile industry to be more competitive. Building materials especially construction tiles quality is another factor which has contributed in the exponential demand of the Indian building materials. When it comes to exports, ensuring smooth transportation and logistics is so important. The logistics aspect, as well as the costs associated with it, is always taken into account by sensible importers. Because of this, India has grown in leaps and bounds with a popular tile manufacturing market with hassle-free exporting services because of its proximity to the European, African and American markets. Indian tiles and manufacturers are in high demand due to their logistical advantages in these regions.

Turkey’s agricultural economy is among the top ten in the world, with half of the country consisting of agricultural land and nearly a quarter of the population employed in agriculture. Turkey is a major producer of wheat, sugar beets, milk, poultry, cotton, tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables, and is the top producer in the world for apricots and hazelnuts. As inputs to animal feed for its meat and rapidly growing poultry sector, Turkey import oilseeds, including soybeans and meals, as well as grain products. Turkey also imports additional cotton as an input for its advanced textile sector, and inputs for its food processing and bakery sector.

In a short space of time, the UAE in general and Dubai in specific has transformed itself from a local trading community into one of the most inspirational, dynamic and successful commercial hub in the world. With a diverse, multicultural population, the UAE offers all businesses a unique working environment. As thousands of new businesses are discovering each year, the UAE is the perfect gateway between the East and West and the lynchpin for the region's imports and exports market – one of the most lucrative in the world. As UAE diversifies its economy and continues to invest heavily in its non-oil sectors, manufacturing has become one of the Emirate's most valuable assets.