Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
INSIVUMEH forecasts a 100% probability of El Niño conditions from September-November 2026 through February-April 2027.
Rainfall deficits of 60 to 200 mm are forecast across parts of Guatemala during October 2026.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index stood 18.3% above September 2025, driven mainly by higher international palm oil prices.
World sorghum prices rose 13.7% in September 2026, following broader feed grain increases and expectations of stronger Chinese purchases.
Brazilian beef export prices increased on stronger U.S. demand after a temporary expansion of the tariff-rate quota.
International poultry prices declined in September 2026 amid ample export supplies from Brazil and weaker demand from the European Union.
The FAO Cereal Price Index rose 5.1% in September 2026 and stood 17.2% above its September 2025 level.
International sugar prices rose 6.1% in September 2026. Heavy rains delayed harvesting in Brazil's key Centre-South producing region.
The FAO Food Price Index reached 136.0 points in September 2026, up 1.5% from August and 5.8% from a year earlier.
International maize prices rose 5.6% in September 2026, supported by lower yields in the United States and reduced export availability in Brazil.
