74 countries
1.5 million benefit from Fairtrade across 74 countries.
Which country has the most Fairtrade?
Kenya
In that year, Kenya was the top ranked country with the most Fairtrade International farmers and workers with almost 266 thousand….Leading countries with the most certified Fairtrade International farmers and workers in 2012.
| Country | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 265,800 |
| Tanzania | 157,400 |
| India | 137,600 |
How does Fairtrade benefit poor countries?
Fair trade means that producers receive a guaranteed and fair price for their products regardless of the price on the world market. The Fair Trade Foundation promotes Global Citizenship by supporting producers to improve their living conditions, by guaranteeing a fair, minimum price for their products.
Why shouldn’t we buy fair trade products?
One reason for low prices is that Fairtrade farmers are forced to sell through a monopsonist cooperative, which may be inefficient or corrupt. They cannot choose the buyer who offers the best price, or switch when their cooperative is going bankrupt.
Where are most fair trade products sold in the world?
This mark is on most of Fair Trade products offered in the Baltic countries. Fairtrade labelled products are sold in over 120 countries. Most of Fairtrade producers are located in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania.
How many countries have the World Fair Trade Organization?
There are now thousands of products in more than 120 countries that carry the FAIRTRADE Mark. The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) is a global network of Fair Trade Organizations and representative body of 383 members committed to 100% Fair Trade.
How many people are involved in Fairtrade in the world?
There are 1.65 million farmers and workers in Fairtrade certified producer organisations. There are a total of 1,226 Fairtrade producer organisations in 74 countries. A quarter of all workers in Fairtrade are women.
What are the benefits of fair trade products?
The many benefits and pros of fair trade clothing, fair trade shoes and products are clear once one learns that its main goal is to alleviate poverty in developing countries and inculcate the value of sustainable development. It aims to create more opportunities for producers facing economic disadvantage over multinational companies.
