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- See the full FAO Food Price Index data hear. This marks the lowest level as July 2023.
key Commodity Trends
- Cereals: Prices remained relatively stable,supported by adequate global supplies. Wheat prices saw a minor dip due to favorable harvest forecasts in Australia and Argentina.
- Vegetable Oils: The vegetable oil index decreased by 1.2 percent, driven by lower prices for palm, soybean, and sunflower oils.
- Dairy: Dairy prices experienced a modest increase, influenced by strong demand from Asia.
- Meat: Meat prices were largely unchanged, with varying trends across different meat types.
- Sugar: Sugar prices continued their downward trend, impacted by a large harvest in Brazil.
“The stabilization is a welcome sign, especially for import-dependent countries,” said Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy director of FAO’s Markets and Trade Division, in a press briefing on January 27, 2026. “However, we cannot afford to be complacent. The situation remains fragile.”
“Geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, and potential disruptions to supply chains continue to pose significant risks to global food security.” – Josef Schmidhuber, FAO Deputy Director, Markets and Trade Division
Persistent Concerns
Several factors continue to worry food security experts:
- climate Change: Recurring droughts, floods, and heatwaves are impacting crop yields in key producing regions. The El Niño weather pattern is expected to continue influencing agricultural production throughout 2026. Learn more about El Niño from the World Meteorological Organization.
- Geopolitical Instability: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to disrupt grain exports, and tensions in the Red Sea are impacting shipping routes.
- Energy Prices: Fluctuations in energy prices directly affect food production and transportation costs.
- fertilizer Availability: While fertilizer prices have come down from their 2022 peaks, access remains a challenge for some farmers, notably in developing countries.
The World Food program (WFP) estimates that over 300 million people are currently facing acute food insecurity, and warns that this number could rise if conditions deteriorate. Visit the World Food Programme website for more information.
Looking ahead, the FAO emphasizes the need for increased investment in sustainable agriculture, improved early warning systems, and stronger international cooperation to build resilience in the global food system.
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