Global supply outlook favourable for key food commodities

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2025. 11. 06. 15:36

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According to a report released on 3 October by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the global market index for food commodities declined a bit in September, mainly due to falling prices for sugar and dairy products.

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The FAO Food Price Index averaged 128.8 points in September, down from 129.7 points in August. This level was 3.4% higher than at the same time last year. The FAO cereal price index fell by 0.6% compared to August. The price index for dairy products dropped 2.6% in September and the sugar price index was down 4.1% vs. August, reaching its lowest level since March 2021.The FAO forecasts for global grain production in 2025 claims: total annual production could reach 2,971 million tonnes this year, growing by 3.8% from 2024.