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2023

The review finds that high demand and tight supplies led prices of most dairy products to rebound since October. Furthermore, global milk production is forecast to expand at a faster pace in 2023 while world dairy trade may continue to contract in 2023, albeit less steeply than the previous year.

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Series: Dairy Market Review
2023

The Meat Market Review aims to provide analyses of recent market and policy developments and information to improve market transparency and support the FAO strategic framework under the four betters, specifically better nutrition. The December issue of the publication identifies emerging market developments and prospects for production and trade in global meat markets in 2023. The review finds that world meat production will likely expand in 2023, reflecting an increased...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Meat Market Review
Overview of market and policy developments in 2022
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...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Dairy Market Review
2022

The December issue of the publication summarizes the salient trends and market outlook in 2022. International dairy prices eased in recent months due to subdued import demand. Moreover, global milk production is forecast to expand slightly, sustained by growth in Asia. Meanwhile, world dairy trade may contract for the first time in two decades.

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Series: Dairy Market Review
2022

The July issue of the publication summarizes the salient trends and drivers of market developments and significant public policy changes in 2021. The review finds that the international dairy prices rose steeply in 2021, driven by tight global supplies and sustained demand. Additionally, world milk output expanded in 2021, albeit growing at the slowest rate seen since 2013 and global export trade expanded moderately, caused by tight supplies and high...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Dairy Market Review
2021

The December issue of the Dairy Market Review presents emerging trends and outlook of international meat prices, global meat production and trade in meat products. Tight global supplies and sustained import demand underpin rising global dairy prices. Global milk production is rising, with significant expansions expected in Asia and North America. World dairy trade in 2021 is likely to reach a new high amid a sharp increase in imports by...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Dairy Market Review
2021

International dairy prices, measured by the FAO Dairy Price Index, fell slightly in June, ending 12-month of uninterrupted increases. At 119.9 points in June, the global dairy price index stood at 22 percent above its level one year ago. International quotations for all dairy products represented in the index fell in June, with butter registering the highest decline, underpinned by a faster decline in global import demand and a slight...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Dairy Market Review
2021

Dairy Market Review: Overview of global dairy market developments in 2020, April 2021 The Dairy Market Review, April 2021 issue presents an overview of global dairy market developments in 2020, including trends in international milk product prices, world milk production and international trade in milk products. International dairy prices declined in 2020, mainly reflecting reduced import demand due to widespread economic downturns in importing countries. High export availabilities in exporting countries,...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Series: Dairy Market Review
2020

The December issue of the FAO Dairy Market Review highlights the emerging trends and outlook. It indicates that international dairy prices are rebounding slowly, but remain below their pre-pandemic levels. Considering the overall dairy product price movements from January to November, only cheese quotations registered an increase, reflecting persistent and robust import demand from Asia and internal demand in Europe. Despite COVID-19-related market disruptions, world milk production is rising, mostly...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Series: Dairy Market Review
2020

International dairy prices in June, measured by the FAO Dairy Price Index, were down by 5.7 points (5.4 percent) from January 2020, with skim milk powder (SMP) registering the sharpest fall (-15.3 percent), followed by butter (11.8 percent), whole milk powder (WMP) (-11.2 percent), while cheese prices rose (+1.6 percent). In the key dairy importing countries, COVID-19-related lockdowns and social distancing measures reduced food-service sales in the first months of...

Available in: English
Product type: Journal; magazine; bulletin
Themes: Agricultural Commodities and Development
Series: Dairy Market Review
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