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.
Trade policy & partnerships
promotes transparent, efficient agricultural commodity markets and trade by supporting its members, including facilitating multistakeholder partnerships.
Emerging trends, challenges and opportunities
produces multidisciplinary analyses related to agricultural trade and markets, and guidance for responsible value chains.
Featured publications
 | The State of Agricultural Commodity MarketsThe State of Agricultural Commodity Markets presents commodity market issues in an objective and accessible way to policy-makers, commodity market observers and stakeholders interested in agricultural commodity market developments and their impacts on countries at different levels of economic development. |
 | Food Outlook - Biannual Report on Global Food MarketsThe Food Outlook is a biannual publication, focusing on developments affecting global food and feed markets. It provides comprehensive assessments and short-term forecasts for production, utilization, trade, stocks and prices on a commodity-by-commodity basis, along with feature articles on topical issues. |
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OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook
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 of the United Nations (FAO). 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.
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 | Crop Prospects and Food Situation FAO assesses that globally 45 countries, including 33 in Africa, nine in Asia, two in Latin America and the Caribbean and one in Europe, are in need of external assistance for food. Although drought conditions eased in East Africa, production prospects remain unfavourable in 2023, while conflicts in several parts of the African continent are aggravating food security concerns. |
Latest publications
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #5, 13 June 2025 - Monthly report on food price trends
13/06/2025
World maize prices declined sharply in May 2025 on improved seasonal availability from Southern Hemisphere harvests and record production prospects...
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,...
Newsletter
Critical levels of acute food insecurity likely to worsen amid heightened insecurity
04/06/2025
Food insecurity has been steadily worsening since 2018, with a record 5.7 million people estimated to be facing high levels of food insecurity between...
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Jute, kenaf, sisal abaca, coir and allied fibres statistical bulletin 2024
26/05/2025
The Food and Agricultural Markets Analysis Team (FAMA), provides economic data and analysis on major agricultural raw materials, horticultural and tropical...
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Banana Market Review. Preliminary results 2024
23/05/2025
The Banana Market Review Preliminary Results are issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Bananas of the Intergovernmental...
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Dairy Market Review. Overview of global market developments in 2024
22/05/2025
The April 2025 issue of the dairy market review provides an overview of key developments in global milk production, dairy trade and prices during 2024....
Book (stand-alone)
Special report: 2024 FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Republic of South Sudan
19/05/2025
The annual FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) was conducted from 3 to 16 December 2024 to estimate the cereal production during...
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #4, 12 May 2025 - Monthly report on food price trends
12/05/2025
Prices of all major cereals increased slightly in April 2025. Tighter exportable surpluses in some major exporters, currency movements and trade policy...
Journal; magazine; bulletin
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 190, May 2025
08/05/2025
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...
Book (stand-alone)
Special report: 2024 FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, April 2025
25/04/2025
At the request of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a joint FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) visited...
Special committees
Podcasts
Videos
FAO's The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets – Chefs C. Bowerman, V. Gouloubi, and X. Liu
06/12/2024
FAO's The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 explored the theme, "Trade and nutrition: Policy coherence for healthy diets." The 2024 edition discussed the complex linkages between food trade and nutrition and generates evidence to show how trade can affect dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes.
Honouring women around the world, from crop to cup
23/05/2024
Tea is more than a commodity, it’s a culture, a way of life. A universal symbol of comfort and good health. Much more than a beverage, tea generates employment and income worldwide, enriching the livelihoods of millions of people, empowering whole communities to thrive over generations, and providing stability in an ever-changing world.
Online database applications
Commodity policy development tool
Commodity markets
FPMA
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis
AMIS
Agricultural Market Information System
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. Read more.
Joint Observance of World Bee Day and International Tea Day 2025
Tuesday, 20 May and Wednesday, 21 May 2025
FAO Headquarters (Atrium), Rome
The provisional programme of the event can be found here.
For more information, please contact:
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#InternationalTeaDay #TeaDay #FarmedWithCare
Global coffee market and
recent price developments
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide and ranks among the most traded commodities globally. It sustains the livelihoods of some 25 million farmers and creates additional employment throughout the coffee value chain. Read more.
Events
Hybrid Event, Roma (Italy)
Launch of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 - Hybrid Event, Friday, 29 November 2024 from 12:00-13:20 hours (CET)
29/11/2024
Trade is an integral part of our agrifood systems. It fulfils the fundamental role of moving food from surplus to deficit regions, thus contributing...
Latest news
FAO Food Outlook: Global output of key food commodity crops on course for new records
12/06/2025
Related websites
- World Food Situation
- FAO Food Price Index
- FAO Price Data and Analysis
- FAO Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in Agriculture
- FAO Trade
- FAO Policy Portal
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