Major Tropical Fruits Market Review 2025
15/10/2026
The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review, issued annually to Members and Observers of the FAO Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, presents 2025 global trade developments. It updates the preliminary results using revised data available up to June 2026. All figures are provisional and may be updated as new official data become available.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #8, 13 October 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
13/10/2026
Global cereal prices rose in September 2026 amid tighter supplies, trade disruptions and weather concerns. Domestic staple food prices also faced upward pressure from conflicts, high fuel costs, currency depreciation and adverse weather.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 207, Oct 2026
12/10/2026
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 2025
24/09/2026
El Análisis del mercado del banano se publica anualmente para los Miembros y Observadores del Subgrupo sobre el Banano del Grupo Intergubernamental sobre el Banano y las Frutas Tropicales, órgano subsidiario del Comité de Problemas de Productos Básicos (CCP). El análisis presenta los resultados de 2025 sobre la evolución del comercio mundial de bananos y actualiza los Resultados preliminares del Análisis del mercado del banano 2025.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #7, 14 September 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
14/09/2026
Global wheat, maize and rice prices increased in August 2026 due to weather concerns, strong demand and trade disruptions. Domestic staple food prices remained high in many countries, while El Niño is expected to continue into early 2027, threatening production in several regions.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 206, Sep 2026
10/09/2026
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.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 205, Aug 2026
12/08/2026
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.
Trade, food security, and nutrition in Bhutan
06/08/2026
The brief forms part of the Bhutan country case study conducted under the FAO initiative “Trade and Sustainable Agrifood Systems”, funded by the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 204, Jul 2026
16/07/2026
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.
Price dynamics in global beverage markets: Trends, drivers and consequences
14/07/2026
Global beverage markets remain highly exposed to shocks, from extreme weather and supply constraints to pest outbreaks and logistics disruptions. The report shows that supply and demand shocks drive most global price movements, yet their effects are transmitted incompletely and unevenly across value chains, affecting producers and consumers differently.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #6, 13 July 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
13/07/2026
International wheat prices decreased in June 2026 as activities advanced across the Northern Hemisphere, whilemaize prices also declined on ample export supplies, with lower crude oil prices providing only limited support.
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026 | Trade, resilience and food security: Global food markets under stress
09/07/2026
Food and agricultural trade increased fivefold between 2000 and 2024, with low- and middle-income countries becoming more integrated into global markets. Yet these markets face growing exposure to shocks, including extreme weather, conflicts, pandemics, macroeconomic pressures and financial crises.
Cereal supply and demand balances for sub-Saharan African countries - Situation as at June 2026
03/07/2026
The cereal supply and demand balances included in this report present a subset of data from the FAO/GIEWS Country Cereal Balance System (CCBS) database created and continuously kept up to date by the Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) and Basic Foodstuffs teams of the Markets and Trade Division, with data since 1980. This report is based on information available as at June 2026.
Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Triannual Global Report, No. 2, July 2026
03/07/2026
The triannual Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a forward-looking global analysis of cereal production, market trends and acute food security conditions, with a particular attention on low-income food-deficit countries.FAO estimates that 41 countries/territories require external assistance for food: 31 in Africa, eight in Asia, one in Latin America and the Caribbean, and one in Europe.
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035
29/06/2026
The Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035 is a collaborative effort of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It brings together the commodity, policy, and country expertise of both organisations, as well as input from collaborating member countries, to provide an annual assessment of the prospects for the coming decade of national, regional, and global agricultural commodity markets.
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034 - Executive Summary
29/06/2026
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035 provides an assessment of the ten-year prospects for agricultural commodity and fish markets at national, regional, and global levels. The report highlights how rising incomes and urbanization are increasing demand for animal-source foods in middle-income countries, while also offering insights into pathways for eliminating undernourishment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
GIEWS Update - Agricultural production risks associated with El Niño conditions and shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, 29 June 2026
29/06/2026
The ongoing El Niño event is expected to persist into early 2027, increasing the risk of extreme weather and adverse impacts on agricultural production in several regions. Dry conditions are forecast in parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, Far East Asia and Central America, while above‑average rainfall is expected in Near East Asia. Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz may further raise input costs and constrain supply.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 203, Jun 2026
26/06/2026
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.
Food Outlook – Biannual report on global food markets
18/06/2026
Despite spillovers from energy and fertilizer markets into agriculture, FAO’s latest assessments point to a still relatively favourable outlook for global food commodity markets. Cereal production is expected to ease from record highs but remain at historically elevated levels. Nevertheless, the outlook remains highly contingent on weather developments, including emergence of El Niño, which continue to pose significant risks to production.
Food Outlook – Biannual report on global food markets
18/06/2026
Despite spillovers from energy and fertilizer markets into agriculture, FAO’s latest assessments point to a still relatively favourable outlook for global food commodity markets. Cereal production is expected to ease from record highs but remain at historically elevated levels.
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2026 - Trade, Resilience and Food Security
09/07/2026
Food and agricultural trade increased fivefold between 2000 and 2024, with low- and middle-income countries becoming more integrated into global markets. Yet these markets face growing exposure to shocks, including extreme weather, conflicts, pandemics, macroeconomic pressures and financial crise...
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026 | SOCO Special Episode | The Work We Do
09/07/2026
Global food markets are facing increasing pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Yet despite these shocks, global food markets often recover quickly and regain their equilibrium. But the resulting food price spikes can have severe consequence...
Rwanda: brewing a new tea sector strategy for better livelihoods
21/05/2026
Rwanda is developing a new strategy for its tea sector, with support from FAO. The strategy prioritises premium-quality tea production, aiming to strengthen the value chain, boost output, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers facing increasing challenges from the climate crisis, risi...
Update on the Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East - The Work We Do
13/04/2026
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations, meaning the real supply gap is only beginning to materialise.
The Work We Do – Ep 3. Trade Economics and Policy Tradeoffs. David Laborde
30/03/2026
In this episode, we sit down with David Laborde, Director of the Agrifood Economics and Policy Division at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
David shares his journey as a trade economist and how it has shaped his approach to today’s agrifood systems. We dis...
The Work We Do - Ep1. How to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems, with Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist
10/02/2026
In this first episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Máximo served as the Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at IFPRI and later as an Executive Director for the World Bank representing several South American countries.
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
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
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.
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.
FAO Food Price Index rises in September amid weather concerns and transport disruptions
02/10/2026
Trade disruptions contributed to higher cereal quotations, while adverse weather weighs on sugar production prospects
FAO Food Price Index rises in September amid weather concerns and transport disruptions
02/10/2026
Trade disruptions contributed to higher cereal quotations, while adverse weather weighs on sugar production prospects
Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August
04/09/2026
Adverse weather, Middle East Conflict, and Black Sea trade logistics mostly behind higher quotations for major food commodities
Director-General highlights renewed FAO-ICO partnership for a sustainable coffee sector
14/07/2026
A new FAO report examines how shocks affect global coffee, cocoa and tea markets and outlines policy options to address structural vulnerabilities
14/07/2026
Analysis finds supply and demand shocks drive most price swings, with producers and consumers affected differently
77th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems | 13-15 July 2026 - Rome, Italy
13/07/2026
The 77th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP 77) will take place from 13 to 15 July 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in a hybrid mode. The Session will review recent trends in global agricultural commodity and fertilizer markets, assess market outlooks including medium-...
State of Agricultural Commodity Markets explores how best to cope with shocks
09/07/2026
Trade policy choices play a key role in the resilience of global food markets, FAO flagship report finds
FAO Food Price Index edges down amid diverging commodity price movements
03/07/2026
Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk
29/06/2026
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 sees agricultural growth rate outpacing carbon emissions over next decade
FAO Food Outlook: Global food commodity market trends face rising geopolitical and weather risks
18/06/2026
New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets, and the global food import bill
FAO Food Price Index broadly stable in May even as cereal quotations increase
05/06/2026
New early-season forecasts point to likely declining global cereal harvests and trade in the year ahead
Shocks and Resilience: Insights Ahead of SOCO 2026
26/05/2026
A workshop held ahead of the global launch of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026 provided an opportunity to reflect on the analytical work underpinning the forthcoming edition, which will be launched on 9 July.
The workshop brought together presenters from academia...
Trade, Sustainability and Resilience in Agrifood Systems
26/05/2026
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FAO Food Price Index up for third consecutive month largely on rising vegetable oil prices
08/05/2026
FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Near East conflict raises energy costs
03/04/2026
Pressure on fertilizer supplies and elevated energy prices add uncertainty to markets, despite a broadly comfortable global cereal supply situation
FAO Chief Economist warns of severe global food security risks from disruption to Strait of Hormuz trade corridor
26/03/2026
New York / Rome — The Chief Economist of the Food and Ag...
World Banana Forum webinar highlights advances in the development of TR4-resistant banana varieties
12/03/2026
FAO welcomes UN resolution instituting International Coffee Day
10/03/2026
Rome/New York - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaiming October 1 as International Coffee Day.
Approved on Tuesday in New York, the
FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months
06/03/2026
Rome – The benchmark measure for world food commodity prices rose in February, ending a five-month downward trend, as higher quotations for wheat, most vegetable oils and several mea...
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