Hard Candy Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Butterscotch Hard Candy, Caramel Flavored Hard Candy, Cinnamon Hard Candy, Coffee Candy, +8
Raw Materials
Corn Syrup, Tartrazine, White Sugar
HS Code
170490
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hard Candy market coverage spans 171 countries.
- 3,690 exporter companies and 5,312 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 15,222 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hard Candy
Analyze 15,222 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hard Candy.
Hard Candy Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hard Candy to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hard Candy: China (+193.9%), Turkiye (+54.5%), Argentina (+50.9%).
Hard Candy Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-10, benchmark Hard Candy country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Hard Candy transaction unit prices: United States (11.18 USD / kg), Japan (8.01 USD / kg), El Salvador (5.66 USD / kg), Belgium (4.98 USD / kg), Italy (4.63 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +193.9% | 2,392 | 1.80 USD / kg (2,140,299.793 kg) | 2.33 USD / kg (1,845,572.662 kg) | 2.04 USD / kg (1,789,646.619 kg) | 1.75 USD / kg (2,382,853.661 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (1,356,869.261 kg) | 1.10 USD / kg (514,295.909 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +26.3% | 208 | 9.48 USD / kg (70,068.72 kg) | 9.60 USD / kg (48,837.262 kg) | 7.70 USD / kg (83,407.856 kg) | 9.42 USD / kg (47,808.7 kg) | 10.05 USD / kg (44,200.94 kg) | 8.01 USD / kg (4,907.04 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +32.3% | 174 | 3.20 USD / kg (149,205.67 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (55,390.84 kg) | 2.83 USD / kg (131,792.262 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (118,903.07 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (118,629.16 kg) | 3.59 USD / kg (36,571.04 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +11.0% | 105 | 4.87 USD / kg (112,821 kg) | 7.89 USD / kg (28,051 kg) | 4.88 USD / kg (110,227.5 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (145,900.1 kg) | 5.14 USD / kg (37,243.2 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (75,785.94 kg) | ||||||
| India | +3.4% | 2,023 | 1.06 USD / kg (1,669,040.102 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (2,720,743.452 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (1,563,683.04 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (2,106,388.102 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (1,304,500.08 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (1,218,822.144 kg) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +9.6% | 1,232 | 1.79 USD / kg (1,709,334.025 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (136,141.641 kg) | 1.76 USD / kg (1,494,842.317 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (60,082.8 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (71,542.8 kg) | 2.21 USD / kg (20,790 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -32.6% | 456 | 4.42 USD / kg (675,467.706 kg) | 4.06 USD / kg (390,515.18 kg) | 4.61 USD / kg (395,565.21 kg) | 3.74 USD / kg (473,214.896 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (2,275,381 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (458.03 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -2.4% | 334 | 5.61 USD / kg (111,409.965 kg) | 13.42 USD / kg (20,925.799 kg) | 8.31 USD / kg (21,982.349 kg) | 13.13 USD / kg (12,259.77 kg) | 6.81 USD / kg (13,197.84 kg) | 11.18 USD / kg (9,442.59 kg) | ||||||
| Turkiye | +54.5% | 184 | 2.99 USD / kg (121,136.671 kg) | 1.82 USD / kg (188,339.258 kg) | 2.37 USD / kg (248,422.041 kg) | 3.73 USD / kg (70,517.02 kg) | 3.08 USD / kg (83,851.63 kg) | 2.33 USD / kg (3,159.55 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | -36.1% | 100 | 4.23 USD / kg (214,733.42 kg) | 4.78 USD / kg (95,675.83 kg) | 4.48 USD / kg (127,636 kg) | 5.18 USD / kg (180,580.94 kg) | 4.54 USD / kg (138,035 kg) | 4.63 USD / kg (1,712 kg) |
Hard Candy Global Supply Chain Coverage
9,002 companies
3,690 exporters and 5,312 importers are mapped for Hard Candy.
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Hard Candy Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
3,690 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hard Candy. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Turkiye
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Hard Candy Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 3,690 total exporter companies in the Hard Candy supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 64
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, United States, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay
Supplying Products: Hard Candy, White Chocolate, Chewy Candy +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Mexico, United States
Supplying Products: Chewy Candy, Hard Candy, Chocolate Bar +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 36
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada, Czechia, Poland, Greece, Turkiye, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Sorbitol +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Nicaragua, Mexico, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, Guatemala, United States
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Caramel I – Plain Caramel, Hard Candy +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 33
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Switzerland, Ukraine, Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, India
Supplying Products: Chewing Gum, Fruit Flavored Candies, Chewy Candy +5
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 46
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Hungary, Georgia, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Filled Chocolates, Toffee, White Chocolate +5
Hard Candy Global Exporter Coverage
3,690 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hard Candy supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Hard Candy (HS Code 170490) in 2024
For Hard Candy in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1,209,335,975.683 kg | 7,850,038,852.422 USD |
| 2 | United States | 832,640,445 kg | 7,200,403,986 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 980,773,376.186 kg | 5,255,448,337.036 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 442,131,162.433 kg | 2,820,567,264 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 410,710,416 kg | 2,683,789,535.043 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 458,165,013.385 kg | 2,204,106,550.273 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 539,721,478.323 kg | 2,167,594,821.336 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 423,562,838.309 kg | 2,035,654,212.923 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 217,020,117.183 kg | 2,001,472,678.802 USD |
| 10 | Mexico | 415,269,994.661 kg | 1,764,239,171 USD |
Hard Candy Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Hard Candy Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
5,312 importer companies are mapped for Hard Candy demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Hard Candy Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, Bhutan, United Arab Emirates, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Bangladesh
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, Turkiye, India, Philippines, Ukraine, United States, Russia
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Italy, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Turkmenistan, Georgia, Ukraine, Mongolia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkiye
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
5,312 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hard Candy.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Hard Candy (HS Code 170490) in 2024
For Hard Candy in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,710,634,415.415 kg | 10,125,391,732 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 706,410,096.548 kg | 3,862,215,087.452 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 584,995,205.552 kg | 2,790,006,542.443 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 441,075,172.631 kg | 2,677,837,116.707 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 193,101,584.155 kg | 2,395,317,602 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 277,287,116.367 kg | 1,893,596,490.24 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 142,263,753 kg | 1,657,855,502.931 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 246,190,667.402 kg | 1,407,755,115.264 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 242,793,837.854 kg | 1,405,931,827 USD |
| 10 | Philippines | 348,194,272.22 kg | 1,252,996,309 USD |
Hard Candy Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Hard Candy
Hard Candy Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Hard Candy wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Hard Candy Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Hard Candy wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 4.67 USD / kg | 4.67 USD / kg | 4.67 USD / kg | - |
Latest Hard Candy Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Цук**** ******** * ** ******* ********** ******** * ******* **** | 4.68 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Goods (Confectionery)
Market
Hard candy is a shelf-stable sugar confectionery product typically captured in international customs statistics under HS 1704 (sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa). Manufacturing is geographically widespread, with significant export-oriented production across parts of the European Union, North America, and Asia, and trade often organized through brand owners, private label, and contract manufacturing. Global trade is driven by low unit weight, ambient container compatibility, and strong seasonal programing (e.g., Halloween and year-end gifting) that can concentrate shipment schedules even though production is year-round. Input cost dynamics for sugar and glucose syrups, plus tightening public-health and packaging regulations, are key macro factors shaping margins and market access in multiple jurisdictions.
Major Producing Countries
- GermanyLarge-scale confectionery manufacturing base; commonly present among major HS 1704 traders (verify latest year in ITC/UN Comtrade).
- PolandEU manufacturing hub with export-oriented confectionery production (HS 1704; verify latest year).
- SpainConfectionery manufacturing and export participation in HS 1704 trade (verify latest year).
- United StatesMajor confectionery manufacturing and consumption market; both importer and exporter in sugar confectionery categories.
- ChinaLarge manufacturing scale across sugar confectionery; active in global HS 1704 exports (verify latest year).
- MexicoLarge confectionery manufacturing base with strong North American trade linkages in sugar confectionery categories.
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyFrequently listed among major exporters for HS 1704 in ITC Trade Map / UN Comtrade (verify latest year and partner mix).
- NetherlandsLogistics and re-export gateway role for EU confectionery flows in customs data (verify latest year).
- BelgiumEU confectionery exporter presence in HS 1704 trade statistics (verify latest year).
- SpainExport participant in sugar confectionery categories (verify latest year).
- PolandExport growth node in EU confectionery manufacturing (verify latest year).
- ChinaMajor global supplier in sugar confectionery categories by broad manufacturing scale (verify latest year).
- MexicoKey exporter to North America in sugar confectionery categories (verify latest year).
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesOne of the largest import markets for sugar confectionery categories in HS trade datasets (verify latest year and HS scope).
- United KingdomMajor consumer market with significant confectionery imports in HS trade datasets (verify latest year).
- GermanyLarge internal market and intra-EU trade hub; imports and exports sugar confectionery (verify latest year).
- FranceSignificant confectionery importer within Europe (verify latest year).
- CanadaSignificant North American import market for confectionery products (verify latest year).
- JapanHigh-value confectionery market with meaningful imports across sugar confectionery categories (verify latest year).
Supply Calendar
- European Union (manufacturing origins):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; shipments can concentrate ahead of Halloween and year-end retail programs.
- United States:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; seasonal merchandising can drive production runs and import timing.
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; lead times influenced by ocean freight schedules and buyer promotional calendars.
- Mexico:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production; strong regional trade linkages support continuous supply.
Specification
Major VarietiesFruit-flavored drops, Mint hard candy, Butterscotch, Sour hard candy, Lollipops, Candy canes
Physical Attributes
- Glassy, hard texture from cooked sugar mass
- Clear to opaque appearance depending on formulation and aeration/pulling
- Sticky surface risk under high humidity due to moisture uptake
Compositional Metrics
- Low-moisture formulation and water activity control are central to texture stability and anti-stick performance
- Acid level influences sour profile and can impact flavor stability in storage
- Sugar-to-glucose syrup ratio affects crystallization tendency and bite texture
Grades
- Buyer specifications commonly cover piece size/weight, color consistency, flavor intensity, wrapper integrity, and defect limits (chips, bubbles, cracks)
- Regulatory compliance expectations commonly include additive permissions/limits (Codex and destination-market rules) and allergen labeling where cross-contact is relevant
Packaging
- Twist-wrap or flow-wrap individual pieces with moisture barrier films
- Pillow packs and multi-packs in laminated films for humidity protection
- Jars or stand-up pouches for retail display; corrugated cases for export
- Desiccant use and high-barrier packaging may be applied for humid destinations
ProcessingProduct quality is highly humidity-sensitive (glass transition and surface tackiness risk)Sugar-free/polyol hard candies can have different crystallization and cooling behavior than sucrose-based formulations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sugar/glucose syrup sourcing -> syrup cooking -> forming (depositing/molding/pulling) -> cooling -> wrapping -> carton/case packing -> ambient warehousing -> containerized export -> distributor/retailer
Demand Drivers
- Impulse and everyday snacking demand supported by low unit price points
- Seasonal retail programs (Halloween, Christmas/New Year) and gifting formats
- Flavor novelty and limited editions
- Growth of sugar-free variants in markets with sugar-reduction pressure
Temperature
- Ambient shipping is typical, but heat exposure can deform candy and compromise wrapper seals
- Storage should avoid high temperatures that increase stickiness risk and accelerate flavor loss
Shelf Life
- Typically long shelf life when kept sealed, cool, and dry; humidity ingress is a primary driver of quality loss (stickiness, clumping, surface bloom)
Risks
Input Cost Volatility HighHard candy cost structures are heavily exposed to sugar and glucose syrup markets; climate variability affecting major sugarcane origins (e.g., Brazil, India, Thailand) and policy actions such as export restrictions can rapidly shift input availability and prices, disrupting manufacturing margins and contracted supply programs.Diversify sweetener suppliers and origins, use forward contracts/hedging where feasible, and qualify alternative formulations (e.g., different syrup blends or sugar-free lines) to reduce single-input exposure.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSugar-reduction policies (e.g., sugar taxes, marketing restrictions) and evolving labeling rules can affect demand, pack formats, and promotional strategies across multiple jurisdictions; non-compliance can trigger border rejections or recalls.Maintain regulatory watchlists for key markets, validate labels and claims per destination requirements, and maintain reformulation pathways (reduced-sugar or sugar-free SKUs) where commercially relevant.
Food Safety MediumAlthough shelf-stable, hard candy can be impacted by allergen cross-contact (in multi-product plants), foreign material risks (e.g., packaging fragments), and non-compliant color/flavor additives, leading to recalls and trade disruptions.Operate HACCP-based controls with robust allergen segregation, foreign-body control (metal detection/X-ray where appropriate), supplier approval for colors/flavors, and batch-level traceability.
Logistics MediumHeat exposure during storage or transit can soften/deform products and compromise wrapper seals; high humidity during distribution can cause stickiness and clumping, increasing claims and write-offs in tropical markets.Use humidity-resistant packaging, validate container/warehouse conditions, prioritize heat-risk routing controls in hot seasons, and define clear receiving/quality protocols with distributors.
Sustainability
- Agricultural sustainability and land/water impacts in upstream sugarcane and sugar beet supply chains
- Air emissions and local air quality concerns where pre-harvest cane burning is practiced
- Packaging waste and extended producer responsibility (EPR) pressure on confectionery packaging formats
Labor & Social
- Upstream labor rights risks in some sugarcane supply chains flagged by international and national monitoring bodies; buyer due diligence may be required
- Migrant and seasonal labor considerations in agricultural inputs and in downstream packaging/warehouse operations
FAQ
Which customs category is typically used to analyze global trade in hard candy?Hard candy trade is commonly analyzed within HS 1704 (sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa), which is the standard HS heading used in datasets like ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade.
How is hard candy typically manufactured at industrial scale?Manufacturers typically cook a sugar/glucose syrup to a hard-candy stage, add flavors and colors, form the candy by depositing or molding, cool it to a stable hard texture, then wrap and pack it with foreign-body controls such as metal detection as part of food safety programs.
What storage conditions help prevent hard candy from becoming sticky?Keeping hard candy cool, dry, and sealed in moisture-barrier packaging is key, because humidity ingress is a primary driver of stickiness, clumping, and quality loss during storage and distribution.
Sources
Hard Candy Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Hard Candy market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Brazil
China
Germany
United Kingdom
South Korea
Mexico
New Zealand
Russia
Turkiye
United States
United Arab Emirates
Argentina
All country market pages: Philippines, Sweden, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan, Poland, Serbia, Thailand, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Spain, France, Indonesia, India, Italy, Belgium, Ghana, Malaysia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Greece, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Romania, Switzerland, Czechia, Singapore, Oman, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, Finland, Hungary, Georgia, Guatemala, Bulgaria, Jordan, South Africa, Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Israel, Austria, Ireland, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Zambia, Bangladesh, Norway, Panama, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Iraq, Kenya, Paraguay, Denmark, Venezuela, Angola, Haiti, Cameroon, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Moldova, Slovakia, Republic of the Congo, Benin, Yemen, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Mozambique, Gambia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Guinea, Egypt, Lithuania, Portugal, Laos, Cambodia, Ivory Coast, Croatia, Mongolia, Bhutan, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Dominican Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar [Burma], Barbados, Kuwait, Syria, Iran, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guyana, Nigeria, Andorra, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Grenada, Equatorial Guinea, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Comoros, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Latvia, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mali, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Palestine, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Somalia, Suriname, South Sudan, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
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