Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
35% of the global agricultural bio-based products market growth will originate from North America between 2024-2028 (Technavio, 2024).
16 of 22 departments in Guatemala had severe crop damage from hurricanes Eta and Iota in 2020 (World Bank, 2024).
Guatemala ranks 16th in the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, followed by El Salvador at 28th and Honduras at 44th, highlighting its high exposure to extreme events (World Bank, 2024).
Proportion of cows with first, second, or more calvings in El Salvador: First-calf cows: 40%; Second-calf cows: 26%; Three-calf or more cows: 34% (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
USD 8.70 billion was the estimated size of the agricultural machinery market in Latin America in 2023, with a projected growth to USD 11.70 billion in 2028 (Mordor Intelligence, 2023).
13% of the net value of global agricultural and fishery production came from Latin America and the Caribbean between 2021 and 2023, with an even higher share of 18% in total exports (OECD and FAO, 2024).
5.7% is the expected share of agriculture in the total GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean by 2033 (OECD and FAO, 2024).
50% of the world's soybean production comes from Brazil and Argentina combined, reflecting their comparative advantage in this sector (OECD and FAO, 2024).
10% of global fishery production comes from LAC, and a projected annual growth of 0.6% will allow this share to be maintained by 2033 (OECD and FAO, 2024).
2.6% is the projected reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 (OECD and FAO, 2024).
