World trade in at least one food commodity or one manufacturing product
Global trade in a single product — such as coffee or smartphones — reveals how countries, companies, and workers share the profits of international trade very unequally.
Real World
Ethiopian coffee farmers receive roughly $0.50–$1 per kilogram of raw beans, while Starbucks sells a single espresso made from those same beans for around $3.50, illustrating how value accumulates at the consumption end of the commodity chain.
Exam Focus
Structure your answer around the commodity chain from producer to consumer, explicitly stating where profits are retained and by whom.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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