FAO Index: Global Food Prices Increased in March 2026
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Global food prices were recorded to have increased in March 2026. This is reflected in the global food index value which rose 3 points to reach 128.5. In the previous month, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) global food index stood at 125.5 points.
The largest increase occurred in the meat category, recording a 0.95% rise. Compared to the previous year, meat price increases this year were observed to be higher in January, February, and March.
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This was followed by dairy products with an increase of 1.26%.
After that, cereal grain prices rose by 1.56%. For cereal prices this year, FAO report recorded an increase in March. Meanwhile for January and February conditions this year were better as prices actually decreased. The lowest previous cereal price drop occurred back in March.
Vegetable oil increased by 5.11%, while the sugar index recorded the smallest gain of 6.2 points or 7.19% to reach 92.4 level.
This global food price index is at the highest level recorded so far this year. Measured from the start of the year, the food price index has grown 3.55% (year to date).
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