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FAO Food Price Index edges down in October amid subdued demand
Prices for cereals, dairy and meat ease, while sugar prices rise for a fourth consecutive month
First UN International Coffee Day celebrates the people behind every cup
FAO and partners highlight coffee’s role in supporting livelihoods, sustainable agrifood systems and trade, while celebrating its cultural significance and recognizing the essential role of women
A new FAO report examines how shocks affect global coffee, cocoa and tea markets and outlines policy options to address structural vulnerabilities

Analysis finds supply and demand shocks drive most price swings, with producers and consumers affected differently

Director-General opens 77th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems
State of Agricultural Commodity Markets explores how best to cope with shocks

Trade policy choices play a key role in the resilience of global food markets, FAO flagship report finds

Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk

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

New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets, and the global food import bill


FAO welcomes UN resolution instituting International Coffee Day
October 1 annual observance to raise awareness about coffee’s socio-economic importance and contribution to food security
Cotton, the fabric of our lives
This World Cotton Day, discover the vital role of the cotton sector in fostering international trade and inclusive economic growth.
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The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets

Trade, resilience and food security: Global food markets under stress

FAO's Markets and Trade Division (EST), with its expertise on world agricultural trade, provides analytical and policy information to the United Nations (UN) community, global stakeholders, and beyond. EST keeps a comprehensive market intelligence service of the main agricultural commodities, and houses the Secretariats of the  Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP), the Intergovernmental Commodity Groups (IGGs), and the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS).  EST also manages early warnings of food shortfalls.

Global commodity markets

monitors major agricultural commodities, including basic foodstuffs, tropical products and raw materials.  

Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS)

is the leading source of information on world food production and food security, and it monitors world supply of and demand for basic food. 

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promotes transparent, efficient agricultural commodity markets and trade by supporting its members, including facilitating multistakeholder partnerships. 

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produces multidisciplinary analyses related to agricultural trade and markets, and guidance for responsible value chains.  


Featured publications

Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Triannual Global Report, No. 3, November 2026
06/11/2026

FAO’s triannual Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a global overview of cereal production and acute food insecurity. FAO estimates that 41 countries/territories require external food assistance, mainly due to conflicts, insecurity and El Niño-related weather shocks. Cereal production in Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries is forecast at 126.5 million tonnes in 2026, about 2 percent above 2025 and the five-year average.

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.

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.

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.

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Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #9, 12 November 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
11/2026

Global wheat and maize export prices declined in October 2026. Wheat prices fell amid subdued import demand and improving global production prospects,...

Book (series)
Cereal supply and demand balances for sub-Saharan African countries - Situation as at October 2026
11/2026

The report presents updated cereal supply and demand balances for all sub-Saharan African countries, based on FAO/GIEWS Country Cereal Balance System...

Book (series)
Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Triannual Global Report, No. 3, November 2026
11/2026

FAO’s triannual Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a global overview of cereal production and acute food insecurity. FAO estimates that...

Major Tropical Fruits Market Review 2025
10/2026

The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review, issued annually to Members and Observers of the FAO Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits,...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #8, 13 October 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
10/2026

Los precios mundiales de los cereales aumentaron en septiembre de 2026 debido a la reducción de los suministros, las perturbaciones del comercio y la...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 207, Oct 2026
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...

Banana Market Review 2025
09/2026

The Banana Market Review is issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Bananas of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #7, 14 September 2026 - Monthly report on food price trends
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...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 206, Sep 2026
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...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 205, Aug 2026
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...

Trade, food security, and nutrition in Bhutan
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...

Journal; magazine; bulletin
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 204, Jul 2026
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...

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Behind Every Cup of Coffee | International Coffee Day 1 October
06/10/2026

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The warmth of a cup in your hands. That first sip. A quiet moment before the day begins. Coffee is more than a drink. It’s a connection.

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...

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Will El Niño move markets? Assessing the risks for global agriculture
12/11/2026

How will El Niño conditions affect global agricultural production, trade flows, and commodity prices, especially amid overlapping shocks from high energy prices and logistical disruptions?

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FAO Food Price Index edges down in October amid subdued demand
06/11/2026
Prices for cereals, dairy and meat ease, while sugar prices rise for a fourth consecutive month
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International Coffee Day 2026
01/10/2026

Inauguration Ceremony of the International Coffee Day, Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup

Launch of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2026
09/07/2026

FAO launches its flagship report The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026 on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at the Sheikh Zayed Centre,...


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