The collective indicator of world food prices increased by 1% compared to March. About it Reported UN (FAO) in food and agriculture organization.
In the press release, “In April 2025, the average value of the FAO (IPF) Food Price Index was 128.3 points in March (1%). The price of sugar and vegetable oils did not allow the increase in the value of price indexes for grain, dairy products and meat.
The organization said that the price index for cereal in April was 111 points. This is higher than the walking indicator for 1.3 points (1.2%). The price of dairy products increased by 3.5 points (2.4%) until 152.1.
Average prices increased significantly. The index rose to 3.7 points (3.2%) in April, 121.6. International quotes grew in all categories and the cost of pork showed the most important increase.
At the same time, the Sugar Price Index fell to 112.8 at 4.1 points (3.5%) compared to March. This is related to the uncertain expectations of the global economy and the fears of the potential effects on demand from the food industry.
In addition, the price of vegetable oils (3.7 points or 2.3%) decreased in April. He got 158 points. According to FAO, the main reason is in the decline in palm prices due to increasing materials.
Before that appeared Inflation data in Europe in April. According to preliminary data, consumer prices in the European Union increased by 2.2% annually.
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Source: Gazeta
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