No. 52 The importance of international trade for fisheries and aquaculture products
14/12/2023
As a result of economic growth, technological advances and trade liberalization, the integration of the fisheries and aquaculture sector into international markets has brought many benefits. These include a more efficient allocation of resources, a wider choice of products for consumers, improved access to fish and seafood, and greater development opportunities, particularly for the most vulnerable countries and populations.
No. 54 Trends in inclusion of environmental related provisions linked to the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in regional trade agreements
14/12/2023
Agriculture, fisheries and forestry are closely linked to the environment and depend on it for their long-term productivity and sustainability. However, if not properly managed, these three sectors can have a negative impact on the environment. Agricultural trade can also have an impact on the environment, and in recent years there has been a renewed focus on how to balance sustainable development and trade liberalization.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #10, 13 December 2023 - Monthly report on food price trends
13/12/2023
International cereal prices continued their downward trend in November. Seasonal harvest pressure contributed to the decline in world prices of coarse grains and wheat. The FAO All Rice Price Index remained stable month-on-month, amid contrasting price trends across origins and market segments. In most countries monitored by FAO, annual food inflation remained elevated in November, with domestic staple food prices registering higher levels year-on-year.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 173, December 2023
12/12/2023
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. In November 2023, all FAO price indices trailing the oilcrop complex increased from the previous month.
Gap analysis to support due diligence in the avocado and pineapple sectors
04/12/2023
The FAO-led project "Building responsible global value chains for the sustainable production and trade of tropical fruits" (GCP/GLO/022/GER) (the Responsible Fruit Project) supports industry actors in the avocado and pineapple sectors in developing risk-based due diligence systems to help them become more sustainable and resilient to shocks, such as climate-related events, pest outbreaks and economic recessions.
Special report − 2023 FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Republic of Tajikistan
01/12/2023
At the request of the government, a joint FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) visited the country from 24 June to 14 July 2023 to estimate the 2023 crop production, forecast cereal import requirements for the 2023/24 marketing year (July/June) and (to add later WFP’s goal).
Durian Global Trade Overview 2023
28/11/2023
This report provides a concise evaluation of the latest trends and developments in the global trade of durians, a tropical fruit that has been gaining popularity. It offers insights into the current state of the market, including factors influencing supply and demand, trade patterns, and potential opportunities and challenges.
Trade policy review in the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. 3rd Quarter 2023 | Bulletin
14/11/2023
This quarterly bulletin features agricultural trade policy changes in the region. It provides current trade measures, agreements, statistics and articles by experts covering trade-related issues in countries across the region, and it is sent to members of the Agricultural Trade Expert Network.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 172, November 2023
12/11/2023
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.
Sugar (Market summary)
11/11/2023
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global sugar market, including a short-term outlook.
Meat and meat products (Market summary)
11/11/2023
World total meat production in 2023 is forecast to increase marginally to 364 million tonnes (carcass weight equivalent), principally driven by an anticipated increase in global poultry meat production, which is forecast to expand the most by volume, facilitated by increased demand from the food services sector and its general appeal as a relatively affordable meat type, despite widespread outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus and elevated feed prices.
Coarse Grains Market Summary
10/11/2023
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global grains market, including a short-term outlook.
Wheat Market Summary
10/11/2023
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global grains market, including a short-term outlook.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #9, 10 November 2023 - Monthly report on food price trends
10/11/2023
International cereal prices mostly declined in October 2023. Wheat prices decreased, influenced by low and falling prices from the Russian Federation. International rice prices dropped by 2 percent month‑on‑month in October, affected by generally passive global import demand. By contrast, those of coarse grains firmed as price increases in Argentina outweighed the lower prices in Brazil.
Oilcrops, oils and meals (Market summary)
10/11/2023
Global oilseed production is forecast to rebound in 2022/23, mainly driven by expected higher outputs of soybean and rapeseed, more than offsetting reduced production levels foreseen for sunflower seed and other oilseeds.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - November 2023
09/11/2023
FAO's latest forecasts point to favourable production outlooks across most basic foodstuffs. However, global food production systems remain vulnerable to shocks, stemming from extreme weather events, and rising geopolitical tensions and policies, potentially tipping the delicate demand-supply balances, dampening prospects for international trade in food commodities and with implications for global food security.
Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Triannual Global Report, No. 3, November 2023
07/11/2023
The Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a forward-looking analysis of the food situation across the globe, focusing on the cereal production outlook, market situation and food security conditions, with a particular attention on Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs). In 2023, FAO assesses that globally 46 countries/territories, including 33 in Africa, ten in Asia, two in Latin America and the Caribbean and one in Europe, are in need of external assistance for food.
Meat Market Review – Overview of market and policy developments in 2022
16/10/2023
The October issue of the publication summarizes the salient trends and drivers of market developments and significant public policy changes in 2022. The review finds that a confluence of factors, including sluggish import demand from leading meat importers and rising national production, led international meat prices to trend downwards in the second half of the year.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 171, October 2023
13/10/2023
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.
Overview of market and policy developments in 2022
12/10/2023
The October issue of the publication summarizes the salient trends and drivers of market developments and significant public policy changes in 2022. The review finds that the international prices of most dairy products trended downward after reaching near-alltime highs in mid-2022. Additionally, world milk output expanded in 2022 at the slowest pace during the last two decades and international trade in dairy products contracted following nearly two decades of annual growth.