Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
16% was the cumulative increase in wheat futures during July 2026, driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while maize reached its highest value in more than two months.
1.5 million tonnes would be the volume of Russian wheat exports in July 2026, approximately one-third below the previous year and the lowest July volume since 2017.
Post-farmgate activities account for 70 to 75 percent of what consumers pay. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Around 645 million people were affected by hunger (7.8% of the world's population) in 2025. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
The global average cost of a healthy diet rose to $4.28 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Around 2.1 billion people (25.8% of the world's population) experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2025. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2026).
The average cost of a healthy diet in Latin America and the Caribbean was $4.91 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2026).
43.55% of fertilizers, soil amendments and conditioners registered a price increase in June 2026 compared to the previous month in Colombia. (National Directorate of Statistics of Colombia, 2026).
25,148.52 hectares of crops were affected by rains in Ecuador between January and mid-July 2026. (National Secretariat of Risk Management of Ecuador, 2026).
