Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
63% of world exports of fresh bananas and plantains in 2022 came from Latin America and the Caribbean, with Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras as the main exporters (IICA, Trade Data Monitor).
A 1% increase in participation in global value chains is linked to an increase in per capita income of more than 1% in the long run.
1-1.5 percentage points was the additional growth experienced by poor countries that liberalized trade, accumulating to 10-20% after a decade.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 39.7% in May 2021 compared to the same period last year.
USD 9,146 is the cost per 40-foot container, six times the five-year average through 2019.
