Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1997 was the last time Argentina observed an extreme version of El Niño, associated with intense rainfall, floods, and damage in urban and agricultural areas.
More than 20% is NOAA’s estimated probability of an extreme version of El Niño occurring, although experts warn that uncertainty remains.
80% is the estimated probability of a moderate El Niño developing in Peru during this cycle, according to the Enfen commission.
60% is the approximate probability assigned by Enfen to a weak El Niño event in Peru during 2026.
The price of basic foodstuffs increased by 6.1% after two months of blockade in Hormuz (INFOBAE, 2026).
83% of firms finance their investments primarily with their own resources.
67% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean are interested in training on market access and international trade.
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.
83% of agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean finance their investments primarily with their own resources due to limited access to credit.
47% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean report being unaware of public policy instruments targeted at the sector, highlighting gaps in access to support programs.
