Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
50 of the 74 trade measures adopted during the pandemic by LAC countries contributed significantly to facilitating trade (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
45 billion euros in goods exported by Mercosur to the EU in 2021, while it imported goods worth 44 billion euros (Cosbey and Vogt-Schilb, 2023).
Between 0.1% and 1% of real GDP in the US and Europe would be affected by friendshoring, with a higher impact of up to 4.7% in countries in between the West and its adversaries (IMF, 2023).
3 billion people depend on the oceans for food, obtaining almost 20% of their animal protein intake from fisheries.
50% of growers in the global fresh produce industry sold at a loss or broke even due to increased costs from the COVID-19 pandemic.
14% increase in prices did not offset the higher costs, affecting the respondents due to competition and low negotiation.
7.6% is the average increase in selling prices in Mexico over the past two years, but half of those surveyed have not compensated for rising costs, selling at break-even or at a loss.
More than 70% of respondents increased their selling prices in the last two years in Australia, but these increases have not offset rising production and operating costs.
25% of respondents in New Zealand sell at a loss and half are breaking even due to rising costs not offset by rising prices.
A 27% increase in selling prices in Africa has not offset operating costs, leaving 75% of the industry at a loss or break-even.
