Global food and beverage production is projected to increase by 2.8% this year, followed by a further increase of 3.1% in 2025. Investment in the sector is expected to grow by 2.3% and 3.9%, respectively. In 2024, all food price indices are anticipated to decrease, albeit slightly. However, this projection is contingent upon favorable harvest conditions offsetting the impacts of El Niño and India’s restrictions on rice exports. The reliance on unpredictable weather patterns underscores the uncertainty inherent in forecasting food prices.
Geopolitical tensions pose ongoing risks to agricultural and food price trends. A significant escalation of conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine or Israel-Hamas disputes could trigger another shock to energy and food prices, increasing input costs for producers and leading to renewed food inflation. Additionally, the potential effects of El Niño on global food supply represent another significant risk, with the potential to exert upward pressure on prices.
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