Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
It increased by 0.8% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 111.3 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 5.9% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It decreased by 4.7% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 88.5 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It decreased by 1.1% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 119.6 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 1.2% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 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.
66% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean identify themselves as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
76% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean consider access to financing to be the main public policy priority for the sector.
67% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean are interested in training on market access and international trade.
