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Book (stand-alone)
Food Outlook – Biannual report on global food markets – June 2025
12/06/2025
FAO’s latest assessments indicate a relatively optimistic outlook for food commodity markets, with production and trade of all commodities, except sugar,...
Book (series)
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - November 2024
14/11/2024
FAO’s latest assessments indicate differing trajectories across different commodities, with wheat, maize, and sugar production set to decline, while...
Book (stand-alone)
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - June 2024
13/06/2024
FAO’s latest forecasts point to increased production and higher stocks for several basic foodstuffs. However, global food production remains susceptible...
Book (series)
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...
Publications
Food Outlook – Biannual report on global food markets – June 2025
12/06/2025
FAO’s latest assessments indicate a relatively optimistic outlook for food commodity markets, with production and trade of all commodities, except sugar, anticipated to increase. However, this growth will have different impacts on stock recovery, influenced by the delicate balance between supply and demand. Global food commodity production remains vulnerable to weather conditions.
Milk and milk products (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global milk market, including a short-term outlook.
Fertilizer market update
12/06/2025
Plants require nutrients to grow and develop. While some soils naturally contain sufficient nutrients to support crop growth, others may require fertilizer application to optimize plant health and yield.
Wheat (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global wheat market, including a short-term outlook.
Sugar (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global sugar market, including a short-term outlook.
Fish and other acquatic products (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
his report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global fish market, including a short-term outlook.
Meat and meat products (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global meat market, including a short-term outlook.
Decarbonizing the international maritime sector: Implications for net food-importing developing countries
12/06/2025
The shipping industry, responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is under increasing scrutiny to adopt sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact.
Cereals (Market Summary)
12/06/2025
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global cereals market, including a short-term outlook.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - November 2024
14/11/2024
FAO’s latest assessments indicate differing trajectories across different commodities, with wheat, maize, and sugar production set to decline, while outputs of dairy, fisheries, meats, oilseeds, and rice are expected to increase, with implications for utilization, trade, and stock levels. However, global food production remains susceptible to shocks arising from weather conditions, geopolitical tensions, and policies.
Milk and milk products (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global milk market, including a short-term outlook
Wheat (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global wheat market, including a short-term outlook.
Oilcrops, oils and meals (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global oilcrops market, including a short-term outlook.
Coarse Grains (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global coarse grains market, including a short-term outlook.
Rice (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global rice market, including a short-term outlook.
Sugar (Market summary)
14/11/2024
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)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global meat market, including a short-term outlook.
Cereals (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global cereals market, including a short-term outlook.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - June 2024
13/06/2024
FAO’s latest forecasts point to increased production and higher stocks for several basic foodstuffs. However, global food production remains susceptible to shocks arising from weather conditions, geopolitical tensions, and policies. These factors could disrupt the delicate balance between supply and demand, impacting global food security.
Fish (Market sumary)
11/06/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global fish market, including a short-term outlook.