Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #1, 12 February 2026
12/02/2026
World maize prices remained broadly stable in January 2026, underpinned by ample global supplies, despite logistical constraints disrupting shipments from some export origins. Developments in global wheat prices were mixed, reflecting differing influences across major exporters, including winterkill risks, exchange rate movements, and the onset of new season harvests in the Southern Hemisphere.
Major Tropical Fruits Market Review. Preliminary results 2025
28/01/2026
The Tropical Fruits Market Review Preliminary Results is issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Tropical Fruits of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP). This document provides preliminary estimates for the 2025 market situation for the following major tropical fruits: avocado, mango, papaya and pineapple.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 198, January 2026
28/01/2026
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.
Banana Market Review. Preliminary results 2025
28/01/2026
The Banana Market Review Preliminary Results are issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Bananas of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP). The review describes preliminary estimates on developments in global banana trade in 2025.
No. 63 Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034: Medium-term prospects for global agricultural commodity markets
20/12/2025
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034 presents a ten-year baseline scenario for global agricultural and fish markets, highlighting expected developments in consumption, production, trade and prices. Consumption of livestock and fish products is projected to rise, driven mainly by income and population growth in middle-income countries, while intake in low-income countries remains well below levels associated with the FAO Healthy Diet Basket.
No. 62 Trade and Nutrition: Association and policy approaches
19/12/2025
Trade is fundamental to agrifood systems, connecting surplus and deficit regions and supporting a more reliable supply of safe, diverse and sufficient food. Openness to trade increases food availability and dietary diversity and supports economic growth, employment and the efficient use of natural resources.
No. 61 The dynamic impact of global shipping costs on the food import bill
18/12/2025
Maritime transportation is essential for countries to access basic goods in global markets and to support food security and nutrition, as almost one-quarter of global agricultural production is traded internationally. Disruptions can place significant strain on maritime transport networks, forcing longer shipping routes, increasing fuel and insurance costs and contributing to sharp rises in freight rates.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 197, December 2025
18/12/2025
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.
Cyclone Storm Ditwah caused widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries and rural livelihoods
17/12/2025
In late November 2025, Cyclone Storm Ditwah struck the country, causing widespread devastation. Heavy rains triggered severe flooding and landslides, resulting in loss of life and severe damage to the agriculture sector,Urgent support to affected farmers in required to protect productive capacity and prevent significant agricultural production shortfalls.
No. 60 The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: FAO’s support to Members in its implementation
17/12/2025
The entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies represents a major development in global efforts to align trade policy with sustainable resource management, introducing binding disciplines on subsidies contributing to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, overfished stocks and unregulated high-seas activities.
No. 59 Advancing women’s participation in agrifood trade through inclusive policies
16/12/2025
Agrifood trade presents significant potential to enhance women’s economic participation and support broader development outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where women play essential roles across production, processing and marketing. Despite the expansion of global agricultural trade over the past two decades, women continue to face systemic barriers that limit their ability to engage in and benefit from commercial opportunities.
No. 58 Leveraging environment-related provisions linked to agriculture, fisheries and forestry in regional trade agreements to strengthen environmental governance
15/12/2025
Environment-related provisions for agriculture, fisheries and forestry (Ag-ERPs) have become an increasingly important instrument for aligning trade commitments with environmental sustainability objectives, influencing policy trajectories across a wide range of agrifood sectors.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #10, 12 December 2025 - Monthly report on food price trends
12/12/2025
World maize prices edged up in November 2025 on strong demand and weather-related fieldwork delays in South America, while global wheat prices moved in divergent directions, with United States of America prices supported by potential Chinese purchases, while in Argentina, ample production prospects weighed on prices.
Report of the World Banana Forum's webinar on "Building a Resilient Banana Industry Through Gender Equity and Human Rights Due Diligence"
05/12/2025
The report presents key insights on integrating gender equity into human rights due diligence to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the global banana sector. It highlights the vital but often undervalued contributions of women across the value chain, the barriers they face such as discrimination, unequal access to opportunities and risks of gender-based violence, and it showcases practical strategies that promote safe, inclusive and equitable working environments.
Meat Market Review. Emerging trends and outlook in 2025
01/12/2025
The review finds that global meat production is projected to rise in 2025, driven primarily by poultry output expansion supported by lower feed costs. Strong import demand, especially for bovine meat, continues to underpin international trade flows. At the same time, robust global demand, constrained export availabilities, and heightened market uncertainty have sustained upward pressure on meat prices worldwide.
No. 57 Trade in fisheries and aquaculture products: Global markets, production, and food security
01/12/2025
International trade in fisheries and aquaculture products plays a critical role in global food security, employment and income generation, with aquatic foods providing a significant share of protein supply and supporting extensive cross-border value chains. Global production is projected to continue expanding, driven primarily by aquaculture, which now accounts for more than half of total output and an increasing share of internationally traded species.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 196, November 2025
27/11/2025
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.
GIEWS Special Alert No. 353 - The Federal Republic of Somalia, 24 November 2025
24/11/2025
Drought conditions in the country's southern key cereal producing areas during October and the first half of November 2025 have negatively impacted the establishment and development of Deyr crops, expected to be harvested in January 2026. Dry conditions also prevailed in northern and central pastoral areas, already affected by two consecutive poor rainy seasons, worsening water and pasture shortages and severely affecting livestock.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #9, 14 November 2025 - Monthly report on food price trends
14/11/2025
World maize prices stabilized in October 2025, amid ample supplies, tempered by US yield concerns and China-US trade developments. At the same time, international wheat prices varied across origins, but movements remained contained. International rice prices declined, driven by intense competition for markets and the start of main-crop harvests in several exporting countries.
Milk and milk products (Market summary)
13/11/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global milk market, including a short-term outlook.
The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
28/11/2025
The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 aims to raise awareness of the role of women in agrifood systems and the challenges they face, including land tenure, financial and technical constraints, and limited access to services and education.
Celebrating African cotton and fashion on World Cotton Day
07/10/2025
For this World Cotton Day, celebrated on 7 October 2025, FAO partnered with Nigerien African fashion designer Alphadi and the Roman fashion institute – Accademia di Costume e Moda – to celebrate African cotton and fashion. Cotton, World Cotton Day, African cotton, Africa, fashion, African fashion, cotton-producing countries, Alphadi, Accademia di Costume e Moda, Cotton value chain
World Cotton Day 2025 – Cotton, the Fabric of Our Lives
06/10/2025
Farmed, weaved and brought to us in diverse forms, cotton is the world's most widely used natural fibre.
FAO's The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets – Chefs C. Bowerman, V. Gouloubi, and X. Liu
06/12/2024
FAO's The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 explored the theme, "Trade and nutrition: Policy coherence for healthy diets." The 2024 edition discussed the complex linkages between food trade and nutrition and generates evidence to show how trade can affect dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes.
Honouring women around the world, from crop to cup
23/05/2024
Tea is more than a commodity, it’s a culture, a way of life. A universal symbol of comfort and good health. Much more than a beverage, tea generates employment and income worldwide, enriching the livelihoods of millions of people, empowering whole communities to thrive over generations, and providing stability in an ever-changing world.
Waris Ahluwalia exchanging with his mother on the importance of tea on International Tea Day 2024
23/05/2024
For International Tea Day 2024, multi-hyphenate (actor-model-designer-entrepreneur) Waris Ahluwalia - who was born in Punjab, India - exchanges with his mother, Darshan Ahluwalia on the importance of tea, and the importance of tea in their lives. Film directed by Danny Sangra.
Discover the rich heritage of five traditional tea cultivation systems
21/05/2024
Discover the rich heritage of five traditional tea cultivation systems The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has designated five incredible tea production areas as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) for their combination of unique landscapes, agricultural heritage and traditional farming methods passed down for generations.
International Tea Day 2023 | Celebrating tea (Event highlights)
22/08/2023
Recognising the long history and the cultural and economic significance of tea around the world, as well as the significant role it plays in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 May as International Tea Day, calling on FAO to lead the observance.
Bringing people together over a cup of tea
17/05/2023
Tea is an age-old symbol of wellbeing that appears in the arts, literature, music and boasts countless colours and varieties. Around the world, tea is our most-loved drink, after water. But tea is more than just a shared experience. To millions of farmers in developing countries, tea is the main source of income.
Cotton, weaving a better future together (partners)
07/10/2022
More than just a textile, cotton is a culture and a way of life for hundreds of millions of households worldwide. Cotton creates jobs and incomes for millions at the heart of the supply chain.
Cotton, weaving a better future
07/10/2022
From field to fabric, the familiar touch of cotton is woven into our lives. Cotton is one of the oldest natural fibers. It is the thread connecting civilizations
Food Price Monitoring & Analysis (FPMA) Tool | Updated version
20/07/2022
Food Price Monitoring & Analysis (FPMA) Tool | Updated version Across the world and around the clock, the buying and selling of food commodities take place along supply chains that get food from producers to consumers.
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2022 (SOCO)
28/06/2022
This edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) discusses how trade policies, based on both multilateral and regional approaches, can address today’s challenges for sustainable development.
Tea: a cup of pure comfort
27/06/2022
In the last two years our world has experienced some dramatic changes. COVID-19 has shaken the foundations of our way of life. In turbulent times one feelgood gesture has connected populations across the globe. The simple act of sharing a cup of tea. We prepare tea in many ways, but this ancient ritual stretches beyond cultures. Tea is a culture in itself.
International Tea Day 2022 | Tea: the essence of unity
20/05/2022
Steeped in ritual and legacy, tea is the world’s best-loved beverage, after water. Globally, the tea-economy helps sustain the livelihoods of millions of smallholder households. From Egypt to China, Afghanistan to Sri Lanka and Viet Nam, small-scale farmers produce 60% of the world’s tea.
Tea and coffee: The aroma of unity
19/10/2021
These beverages are more than just a brew, they embody hundreds of years of knowledge that spans across generations. Tea and coffee are linked to many potential health benefits, as mounting scientific evidence has shown. To millions of farmers in the poorest parts of the world, however, tea and coffee represent a source of income, livelihoods and a ladder out of poverty.
OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains (Video No. 2)
31/05/2021
Food is more global than ever before. Reduced trade barriers, advances in production, logistics, and a rising demand for food have powered trade and global supply chains. These processes have unlocked millions of jobs, supporting social and economic development around the world.
Tea: A Resilient Sector
21/05/2021
The origins of tea stretch back more than 5 000 years, but its contributions to health, culture and socioeconomic development are still as relevant today. Tea is currently grown in very localized areas, and supports over 13 million people, including smallholder farmers and their households, who depend on the tea sector for their livelihoods.
FAO Policy Series: Trade Policy
21/04/2016
Trade has a critical role to play in eradicating global hunger. It has a direct impact on food prices and volumes. Boubaker Ben Belhassen, Director of the FAO Trade and Markets Division together with Ekaterina Krivonos, Economist explain how trade policy can contribute to food security worldwide.
FAO Food Price Index declines in January for fifth consecutive month
06/02/2026
Rome – The measure of world food commodity prices declined in January for the fifth consecutive month, led by lower international quotations for dairy, sugar and meat products, according to the
FAO Food Price Index dips in December despite higher world cereal quotations
09/01/2026
FAO Food Price Index declines in November for third consecutive month
05/12/2025
FAO Food Outlook points to broad-based increase in global food commodity production
13/11/2025
FAO Food Price Index declines in October, world cereal stocks set to reach record high
07/11/2025
Showcasing Cutting-Edge Research on Food Trade and Nutrition at the VXIII EAAE Congress in Bonn
16/10/2025
Trade and environment: a balancing act
14/10/2025
FAO Food Price Index declined slightly in September
03/10/2025
FAO Food Price Index virtually unchanged in August
05/09/2025
FAO Food Price Index edges up in July
08/08/2025
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: Emerging economies will drive growth in animal-source food consumption and production
15/07/2025
FAO Food Price Index up slightly in June due to higher meat, dairy and vegetable oil prices
04/07/2025
FAO Food Outlook: Global output of key food commodity crops on course for new records
12/06/2025
FAO Food Price Index increases in April
02/05/2025
FAO Food Price Index remains stable in March
04/04/2025
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Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years
14/03/2025
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
07/03/2025
Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January
07/02/2025
FAO Food Price Index dips during the month of December
03/01/2025
