This web site contains latest information and analysis on domestic prices of basic foods mainly in developing countries, complementing FAO analysis on international markets. It provides early warning on high food prices at country level  that may negatively affect food security. All data used in the analysis can be found in the FPMA Tool.

Domestic Price Warnings

Countries where prices of one or more basic food commodity are at abnormal high levels in main markets (identified by the Indicator of Price Anomalies), which could negatively impact access to food at national level

Price warning level:  High   Moderate  [Based on GIEWS analysis]

Food Policy and Market Developments

02/12/2022 - 
On 30 September 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Congo announced the exemption of 16 commodities from customs duties and ValueAdded Tax (VAT) where applicable, [...]
06/10/2022 - 
On 3 October 2022, the Government of Mexico announced a voluntary agreement with 16 private sector actors to reduce prices of 24 basic food items by 8 percent by the end [...]
20/09/2022 - 
On 13 September 2022, the Government of Kazakhstan announced the immediate suspension of wheat and wheat flour export quotas. The restrictions were originally introduced on 14 April until 15 June [...]
22/08/2022 - 
On 3 August, the government signed two Decrees (38884-MEIC and 39763 MAG-MEIC-COMEX), eliminating reference prices of rice in wholesale and retail markets, which had been fixed since 2013. In addition, [...]
15/07/2022 - 
On 1 July 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution 759, which cancels wheat and meslin export licenses, lifts an export ban on oats and introduces export licenses [...]
14/07/2022 - 
On 11 July 2022, the Government of Colombia introduced Decree 1174, temporarily lifting import tariffs on wheat grain and wheat flour for a period of two years. Import tariffs on [...]
28/06/2022 - 
On 15 June 2022, the Government of Kazakhstan announced the extension of wheat and wheat flour export restrictions until 30 September 2022. The restrictions were originally introduced on 14 April [...]
08/06/2022 - 
On 21 May 2022, the Government of the Philippines introduced Executive Order No. 171, extending import tariff reductions on rice and pork meat, and temporarily reducing import tariffs for maize [...]