Intermediaries in Agricultural Supply Chains: Trends and Insights

Abstract

The role of intermediaries in the agricultural supply chain has become a significant topic of interest due to their influence on efficiency, market access, and value addition. This study presents a bibliometric analysis aimed at getting a deeper understanding of the evolution of research on agricultural supply chain intermediaries. The analysis intends to identify key trends, influential studies, and emerging areas of interest that will contribute to the field of research. We retrieved metadata from the Scopus database, which included 1.074 articles published between 2014 and 2025. Statistical analysis was conducted to discover the leading publishers and authors in this field. A co-occurrence network and overlay visualization of author keywords were generated using VOS viewer to map the structure and progression of the research landscape. The analysis also presented emerging keywords and research issues corresponding to network visualization, highlighting this field's dynamic and evolving nature. These insights are valuable for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and enhance the relationship between intermediaries and the agricultural supply chain.