The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced that wars and adverse weather conditions pushed global food prices in August (last month) to the highest level since November 2022. FAO's food price index increased to 133.3 points this month, which indicates the return of risks to food markets.
Publish dateSaturday 5 September 2026 - 09:24
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Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: The severe heat and drought in Europe, the severe "El Niño" weather pattern and the trade disruption caused by the wars in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf have shaken the agricultural markets. These factors have caused the price of grains to reach the highest level in the last three years and the price of sugar to the highest level in the last one year.
The main indicators of food prices
The FAO food price index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of international food commodities, rose to 133.3 in August from 130.8 in July. This is the highest level since November 2022.
According to the FAO report, all sub-indices including cereals, vegetable oils, sugar, meat and dairy products have increased in August. The grain price index increased by 2.2 percent and reached 116.3 units, which is the highest level since May 2024. The sugar price index also increased by 11.9% to 106.4 points and reached the highest level since June 2025.
Factors affecting the increase in prices
According to the FAO, unfavorable weather in Europe has affected the outlook for the corn and sugar beet harvests, as well as hampering livestock production. The El Nino phenomenon has also created concerns for palm oil and sugar production in Asia.
Intensification of attacks in the Black Sea has reduced grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine. Also, the conflict between the United States and Iran has limited the flow of chemical fertilizers for agricultural products, because the countries of the Persian Gulf have a share of about 30% in supplying the world's agricultural fertilizer market, and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously disrupted the export of chemical fertilizers.
Warning of the chief economist of FAO
Maximo Torero, FAO's chief economist, said in this regard: "The rise in global food prices in August is a warning that risk is returning to food markets: climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and disruptions in trade logistics are reducing supply."
According to experts, the increase in global food prices in August is a serious alarm for global food security.
Studies show that the combination of climate shocks and geopolitical tensions, especially the wars in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, have seriously disrupted the food supply chain.
Observers say that due to the prediction of the El Nino phenomenon and the continuation of conflicts, there is a possibility of a further increase in prices in the coming months. According to experts, food importing countries should plan to secure their strategic reserves and the international community should take immediate action to reduce tensions and prevent a food crisis.
The main indicators of food prices
The FAO food price index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of international food commodities, rose to 133.3 in August from 130.8 in July. This is the highest level since November 2022.
According to the FAO report, all sub-indices including cereals, vegetable oils, sugar, meat and dairy products have increased in August. The grain price index increased by 2.2 percent and reached 116.3 units, which is the highest level since May 2024. The sugar price index also increased by 11.9% to 106.4 points and reached the highest level since June 2025.
Factors affecting the increase in prices
According to the FAO, unfavorable weather in Europe has affected the outlook for the corn and sugar beet harvests, as well as hampering livestock production. The El Nino phenomenon has also created concerns for palm oil and sugar production in Asia.
Intensification of attacks in the Black Sea has reduced grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine. Also, the conflict between the United States and Iran has limited the flow of chemical fertilizers for agricultural products, because the countries of the Persian Gulf have a share of about 30% in supplying the world's agricultural fertilizer market, and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously disrupted the export of chemical fertilizers.
Warning of the chief economist of FAO
Maximo Torero, FAO's chief economist, said in this regard: "The rise in global food prices in August is a warning that risk is returning to food markets: climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and disruptions in trade logistics are reducing supply."
According to experts, the increase in global food prices in August is a serious alarm for global food security.
Studies show that the combination of climate shocks and geopolitical tensions, especially the wars in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, have seriously disrupted the food supply chain.
Observers say that due to the prediction of the El Nino phenomenon and the continuation of conflicts, there is a possibility of a further increase in prices in the coming months. According to experts, food importing countries should plan to secure their strategic reserves and the international community should take immediate action to reduce tensions and prevent a food crisis.
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