Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
WFP estimates that the 2026-27 El Niño could push 49 million people into acute hunger worldwide, with Latin America and the Caribbean among the most affected regions.
International sugar prices rose 6.1% in September 2026. Heavy rains delayed harvesting in Brazil's key Centre-South producing region.
International maize prices rose 5.6% in September 2026, supported by lower yields in the United States and reduced export availability in Brazil.
The FAO Food Price Index reached 136.0 points in September 2026, up 1.5% from August and 5.8% from a year earlier.
The FAO Cereal Price Index rose 5.1% in September 2026 and stood 17.2% above its September 2025 level.
World sorghum prices rose 13.7% in September 2026, following broader feed grain increases and expectations of stronger Chinese purchases.
International poultry prices declined in September 2026 amid ample export supplies from Brazil and weaker demand from the European Union.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index stood 18.3% above September 2025, driven mainly by higher international palm oil prices.
From September 24 to October 8, 2026, average maximum temperatures above the 80th percentile and 30°C were forecast across 13 agricultural areas in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
4 key crops maintained favorable global conditions; maize faced alerts in 4 regions, while rice was affected in 2 Asian subregions.
