Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
29.7% was Latin America and the Caribbean’s relative labor productivity compared to the European Union (ECLAC, 2025).
4.3 million tons of aquatic animals produced in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022 (FAO, 2024).
9% of global aquatic animal production in 2022 came from Latin America and the Caribbean (FAO, 2024).
90% of operators that import products within the scope of EUDR are constituted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to European Union data (Sarmiento, 2025).
40% of traditional Latin American crops will require genetic and technological adaptation to cope with climate change by 2050, representing a scientific and financial challenge according to projections mentioned in CAF's strategy (Velásquez, A., 2025).
35% could increase the contribution of the agricultural sector to the Latin American bioeconomy through the implementation of emerging technologies and circular approaches throughout the production chain, according to prospective analysis included in CAF's strategy (Velásquez, A., 2025).
65% of small and medium Latin American farmers lack access to adequate financing to adopt technological changes, which is identified as a critical barrier to the materialization of innovations according to CAF diagnostics (Velásquez, A., 2025).
70% of small farmers in Latin America do not have access to mechanization and technology adapted to their conditions, making investment in training and equitable access to specific technologies for the region a priority according to CAF's strategy (Velásquez, A., 2025).
80 million dollars annually are estimated necessary to invest in each country of the region to strengthen Agricultural Health and Food Safety Services (SAIA), fundamental to facilitate international trade according to studies cited by CAF (Velásquez, A., 2025).
300% could increase the productivity of small Latin American farmers through adequate training and extension services that facilitate the transfer and adoption of adapted technologies, according to CAF projections for regional development (Velásquez, A., 2025).
