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Uncertainties over Trade Continue to Raise Concerns for Food, Fertilizer Markets
The FAO Food Price Index rose 1 percent in April, driven by increasing cereal, dairy, and meat price. While the Index was 7.6 percent higher than its April 2024 level, it remains nearly 20 percent lower than the record reached in March 2022.
Commodity Prices Stable in March, But Concerns over Trade Remain
The FAO Food Price Index remained stable in March, with falling cereal and sugar prices balancing rising meat and vegetable oil prices. The Index was almost 7 percent higher than its March 2024 level but still remains significantly below March 2022 levels.
Food, Fertilizer Prices Continue to Rise Amid Trade Uncertainties
Rising vegetable oil, cereal, sugar, and dairy prices drove the FAO Food Price Index up by 1.6 percent in February. However, overall prices remain almost 21 percent lower than the peak seen in March 2022.
Most Commodity Prices Decline, But Concerns Over Trade, Climate Remain
The FAO Food Price Index declined by 1.6 percent from December. While the Index was 6.2 percent higher than its January 2024 level, it remains 22 percent below its peak of March 2022.
Food Prices Rise Slightly in 2024 But Remain Below 2022 Peak
In 2024, the FAO Food Price Index was 2.1 percent lower than its 2023 average. While the December 2024 Index was higher than its December 2023 value, it also remained well below the peak prices seen in March 2022.