In the sixth month of the year, the FAO food price index increased by 1% compared to the same month in 2018, explained by the increase in the prices of cereals, meat and sugar.
From FAO's monthly report:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 173 points in June 2019, down marginally (0.3 percent) from May and very close to its level in June 2018.
In the fourth month of the year, the FAO food price index fell 2% over the same month in 2018, explained by the decline in prices of meat, cereals and vegetable oils.
From FAO's monthly report:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points, 1.5 percent (2.5 points) higher than in March and marking its highest value since June 2018.
In the third month of the year, the FAO food price index fell 4% from March 2018, explained by the decline in the prices of meat, cereals, vegetable oils and sugar.
From FAO's monthly report:
» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) held steady in March 2019, averaging 167 points and still hovering around its highest value since August 2018.
With the exception of cereals, all the indexes used in the calculation of the FAO food price index fell in October.
From a statement issued by the World Food Organization:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 176.4 points in October 2017, down 2.2 points (1.3 percent) from September. Although at this level the FFPI was up 4 points (2.5 percent) from its value in October 2016, it remained 27 percent below its all-time high (in nominal terms) of 240 points registered in February 2011. With the exception of cereals, all the other indices used in the calculation of the FFPI fell in October.
The World Bank projects that the price of a barrel of oil will rise to $56, metal prices will stabilize, gold prices will tend to rise and agricultural prices will increase, due to a decline in supply.
From a report by the World Bank:
WASHINGTON, October 26 - Oil prices are forecast to rise to $56 a barrel in 2018 from $53 this year as a result of steadily growing demand, agreed production cuts among oil exporters and stabilizing U.S. shale oil production, while the surge in metals prices is expected to level off next year, the World Bank said on Thursday.
In September, the FAO food price index went up 4.3% year-on-year due to an increase in prices of vegetable oils and dairy products.
» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 178.4 points in September 2017, up 1.4 points (0.8 percent) from August and 7.4 points (4.3 percent) above September 2016. Firmer prices in the vegetable oil and dairy sectors were behind the small month-on-month rise in the value of the FFPI.
In August, the FAO food price index fell by 1.3% compared to July, due to lower prices for cereals, sugar and meat, which offset increases in dairy and vegetable oils.
From a report by the FAO:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 176.6 points in August 2017, down 2.3 points (1.3 percent) from July, but still 10 points (6 percent) above its value a year earlier.
After three consecutive months of declines, the values of all products in the FAO food index, except sugar, rose in May.
From a statement issued by the World Food Organization:
» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.6 points in May 2017, up 3.7 points (2.2 percent) from April and nearly 16 points (10 percent) higher than its May 2016 level.
As in March, the values of all products in the FAO food index fell in April, with the exception of meat prices.
From a statement issued by the World Food Organization:
» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 168.0 points in April 2017, down 3.1 points (1.8 percent) from March, but still 15.2 points (10 percent) higher than in April 2016.
Except meat, in March rates went down for all other commodities in the FAO food index, especially sugar and vegetable oils.
From a statement issued by the World Food Organization:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged nearly 171 points in March 2017, down almost 5 points (2.8 percent) from February, but still 20 points (13.4 percent) above its level a year earlier.
With the exception of vegetable oils, in February rates of all commodities that make up the FAO price index increased, especially cereals.
From the FAO Food Price Index:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 175.5 points in February 2017, up 0.9 points (0.5 percent) from a slightly revised January value. At this level, the FFPI is as much as 26 points, or 17.2 percent, higher than its level in the corresponding month last year and at its highest value since February 2015. With the exception of vegetable oils, the indices of all other commodities used in the calculation of the FFPI increased in February, especially of cereals.
The index of food prices registered an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous month and 10% compared to September 2015.
From a report by the FAO:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 170.9 points in September 2016, up almost 5 points (2.9 percent) from August and 10 percent above the corresponding month last year. The September value is the highest since March 2015.
Except for cereals, in August prices rose for all commodities covered by the FAO food price index, led by dairy, oils and sugar.
From a statement issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 165.6 points in August 2016, up 3 points (1.9 percent) from July and almost 7 percent above the corresponding period last year.
After five consecutive months of increases, the index of food prices fell slightly in July, reflecting a reduction in the prices of cereals and vegetable oils.
From a statement issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization:
4 August 2016, Rome –The international prices for majorfood commoditiessaw a modest decline in July, following five consecutive months of increases. The FAO Food Price Index (FPI) averaged 161.9 points in July 2016, slipping 0.8 percent (1.3 points) below its level in June and 1.4 percent below its level of July 2015.The overall decline of the Index was largely caused by drops in international quotations of grains and vegetable oils, more than offsetting firmer dairy, meat and sugar prices.