FAO’s food price index reached an average of 128.3 points in April 2025which represents an increase in 1.2 points (1.0 %) compared to March. This slight rebound was promoted by the increase in cerealslos milk products and the carnewhile Vegetable oils and the sugar They experienced falls. Despite the monthly increase, the global index continues 19.9 % below the historical maximum registered in March 2022.
The price of cereals takes off less availability and commercial factors
He Cereal Price Index He stood in 111.0 pointsan increase in 1.2 % compared to Marchalthough 0.5 % below the year -on -year level. The ascent responds to generalized increases in international prices of wheat, corn, rice and other secondary cereals such as sorghum and barley.
- He wheat It rises through the slightest exportable supply in Russia and the constant rhythm of exports of other major producers.
- He corn It increases by the seasonal reduction of stocks in the US. And the tariff exemption for Mexico.
- He rice Upload a 0,8 % Before the strong demand for aromatic varieties and the end of harvest in Viet Nam.
Vegetable oils fall due to seasonal increase in palm production
The price index of the Vegetable oils A reduced one 2,3 % Regarding March, with an average of 158.0 pointsalthough it continues 20.7 % above the level of a year ago. This fall was led by the descent of palm oilwho countered the climb and rapes:
- Palm oil: It was driven by greater production in Southeast Asia.
- Soybean oil: Ascent for the sustained global demand.
- Colza oil: Promoteness of supplies.
- Sunflower oil: stable, but with high prices compared to 2024.
Strong rise in meat, especially pork and sheep
The price index of the carne of the FAO He stood in 121.6 pointswith a monthly increase in 3,2 % And a rise in 4.3 % compared to April 2024. All types of meat increased:
- Pig: Greater ascent, by global demand after the withdrawal of health restrictions in Germany.
- Bovine: Ascent in Australia and Brazil for high importing demand.
- Ovine: sudden rebound for strong interest of markets.
- Aves: Moderate rise, especially in Brazil, by external demand and lower availability by festivities.
Dairy: Third consecutive climb of butter
The price index of the milk products a increased 2.4 % monthly to the 152.1 pointsplacing a 22.9 % above the year -on -year level:
- Butter: Ascent of 2,9 %reaching historical maximum due to the strong demand for dairy fat in Europe.
- Skimmed milk: +1,6 %.
- Whole milk: +2.9 %, for change in exports from Europe to Oceania.
- Queso: +2.3 %, for shortage of supply in Oceania.
Sugar records its second monthly fall
The price index of the sugar He went down a 3,5 %until 112.8 pointslocated 10.9 % below April 2024. The reasons include:
- Global economic uncertainty that affects industrial consumption.
- Production superior to the provisions of Brazil.
- Depreciation of the Brazilian real.
- Fall of crude oil prices.
Table Summary of Variation of the FAO index – April 2025
| Category | April 2025 | Variation with respect to March (%) | Variation with respect to April 2024 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Fao Index | 128,3 | +1,0 | +7,6 |
| Cereals | 111,0 | +1,2 | -0,5 |
| Vegetable oils | 158,0 | -2,3 | +20,7 |
| Carne | 121,6 | +3,2 | +4,3 |
| Dairy | 152,1 | +2,4 | +22,9 |
| Sugar | 112,8 | -3,5 | -10,9 |
Conclusion: Tensions between supply and demand condition global food markets
The generalized increase in food price index in April reflects tensions between sustained demand and an offer conditioned by climatic, commercial and exchange factors. The markets will continue to react to the macroeconomic volatilitylas commercial policies and the Changes in consumption patternsfactors that could generate new oscillations in international prices.
