Economy · 3 sources combined
Global Food Price Index down after 4 months
Sugar prices rise 6.6%
In short
October's Global Food Price Index was 133.9, down 1.2% from the previous month.
Grains 116.8, meat 125.5, and dairy 117.8 all declined.
Sugar rose 6.6% to 121.3, and oils also rose slightly to 199.2.
Key facts
| Index | October's Global Food Price Index was 133.9, down 1.2% from September's 135.6, marking the first decline in four months. |
|---|---|
| Declining items | Grains 116.8 (-4.5%), meat 125.5 (-1.2%), and dairy 117.8 (-1.1%) all fell. |
| Rising items | Sugar rose 6.6% to 121.3, the highest since December 2024, and oils rose 0.3% to 199.2. |
| Background | Wheat and corn fell due to improved production outlook in Argentina, while sugar rose due to harvest disruptions in Brazilian sugarcane. |
What it means for me
For readers buying groceries, the decline in grain prices and rise in sugar prices may be reflected differently across product categories.
