Markets and Trade

23/07/2024

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. In June 2024, the FAO price index for oilseeds declined to the lowest level since November 2020. By contrast, the oilmeal and vegetable oil price indices increased month-on-month.

23/07/2024

he project “Building responsible global value chains for the sustainable production and trade of tropical fruits” (the Responsible Fruits Project) supports avocado and pineapple industry actors to strengthen or establish risk-based due diligence systems with the aim of making their operations more sustainable and resilient to shocks.

16/07/2024

This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global avocado industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability.

12/07/2024

International prices of all major cereals eased in June 2024. The decline in global wheat export prices mostly reflected downward pressure from seasonal supplies in the Northern Hemisphere while the fall in maize export prices was underpinned by seasonal increases in the supplies from Southern Hemisphere countries, along with favourable production prospects in the United States of America.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world dairy markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for milk, fresh dairy products, butter, cheese, skim milk powder and whole milk powder.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world meat markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for beef and veal, pig meat, poultry, and sheep meat. The

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world sugar markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for sugar beet, sugarcane, sugar, molasses, and high-fructose corn syrup.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world oilseed markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for soybean, other oilseeds, protein meal, and vegetable oil.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes recent market developments and highlights the medium-term projections for world fish markets for the period 2024-33. Price, production, consumption and trade developments for fish from capture fisheries and aquaculture are discussed.

06/07/2024

This chapter provides a market overview and description of the current market situation for roots and tubers (i.e. cassava, potato, yams, sweet potato, taro), pulses (field peas, broad beans, chickpeas, lentils), and banana and major tropical fruits (mango, mangosteen and guava, pineapple, avocado, and papaya) markets. It also provides the medium term (2024-33) projections for production, consumption and trade for these products and describes the main drivers shaping these projections.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world biofuel markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for ethanol and biodiesel.

06/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world cereal markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for wheat, rice, maize and other coarse grains.

02/07/2024

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 provides a comprehensive analysis of the ten-year prospects for agricultural commodity and fish markets at national, regional, and global levels. The Outlook has been produced jointly by the OECD and FAO for 20 years, in collaboration with their Members and international commodity organisations.

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world biofuel markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for ethanol and biodiesel. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world biofuel markets over the next decade.

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world oilseed markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for soybean, other oilseeds, protein meal, and vegetable oil. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world oilseed markets over the next decade.

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world cotton markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices developments for cotton. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world cotton markets over the next decade

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world dairy markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for milk, fresh dairy products, butter, cheese, skim milk powder and whole milk powder. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world dairy markets over the next decade.

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world cereal markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for wheat, rice, maize and other coarse grains. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world cereal markets over the next decade.

02/07/2024

The Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 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.

02/07/2024

This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world meat markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for beef and veal, pig meat, poultry, and sheep meat. The chapter concludes with a discussion of key risks and uncertainties which could have implications for world meat markets over the next decade.