Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
9 daily Neopanamax slots and 25 Panamax slots will be available from September 3, 2026; Panamax slots will decrease to 23 from September 15 amid reduced precipitation in the Canal watershed.
4 groups will organize the daily auction slot for Neopanamax, Supers and Regular vessels from September 3, 2026, according to cargo type and market segment.
14.63 meters of maximum authorized draft is postponed until September 2, 2026, and the adjustment to 14.48 meters is postponed until October 1, based on Gatun Lake levels and weather projections.
Between 25% and 30% of global wheat exports are concentrated in Russia and Ukraine, meaning disruptions in the Black Sea immediately affect international supply and prices.
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.
6 priority action areas, alternative trade routes, market monitoring, fertilizer reserves, logistics infrastructure, consumption protection and humanitarian channels, concentrate FAO regional recommendations.
65% of agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean identify high logistics and transportation costs as the main barrier to growth and participation in international trade.
Since February 28, 2026, only 5 fertilizer vessels have exited the Persian Gulf; the Gulf accounts for ~25% of global nitrogen fertilizer exports, generating a buildup of inventory with no clear exit, pushing global prices upward (Darragh & Bhanu, Kpler, 2026).
The price of Brent crude rose by 27%, reaching approximately $91.80 per barrel, while the price of European natural gas (TTF) rose by 74%, reaching nearly €55.80 per MWh.
33.6 was the external relative labor productivity index for Transport and information in LAC versus the EU (EU=100) in 2023 (ECLAC, 2025).
