Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
50% of global palm oil export volumes comes from Indonesia, which announced the introduction of the B50 blend from July 2026, with full implementation expected by October.
41.88 billion litres is Brazil's estimated total ethanol production for 2026/27, an 11.7% increase from the previous crop season. Sugarcane ethanol would reach 29.98 billion litres, up 9.7%, while corn ethanol would reach 11.91 billion litres, up 17%. The mandatory blend of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline increased from 30% to 32% in late July.
Uruguay will exceed 350,000 hectares of brassicas in 2026 — compared to 348,000 in 2022 — driven by lower nitrogen fertilizer dependency versus wheat and canola prices consolidated above USD 500/mt. (El Observador, 2026).
Nearly 40% of Haitians survive on less than $2.15 daily, and experts warn the fuel hike will force 'impossible tradeoffs' regarding basic services and food access for already struggling families.
45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger if the Iran conflict persists, as the poorest households spend between 50% and 70% of their income on food
Soybean oil prices rose up to 3.4% in Chicago, reaching 69.68 cents per pound — the highest level since late 2022 — driven by the Iran conflict and new US biofuel blending mandates that materially increase biomass-based diesel demand for 2026 (Hirtzer, Bloomberg Línea, 2026).
2.50/kg would cost green hydrogen in Paraguay by 2030, consolidating its advantage over the regional average of $3.80/kg (IDB Invest, 2023).
More than $85 million in carbon credits have been mobilized in Costa Rica since 2021, highlighting the role of agriculture and bioenergy (Bolsa Nacional de Valores, 2023).
Some 45,000 jobs are generated by the biodiesel sector, highlighting its socioeconomic impact in the interior of Argentina (Cámara Argentina de Biocombustibles, 2023).
More than 60% of the energy in sugar mills comes from agricultural waste, generating surplus electricity for the grid and strengthening its sustainability (UNICA, 2023).
