FAO forecasts record global food imports in 2025

to rise. FAO experts explain that the main driver is the increased demand for higher-value products. These categories account for the bulk of growth in the global market, while traditional commodities show more modest increases or even declines. Key trends include a sharp rise in imports of beverages and spices: coffee, tea, cocoa, and spices are expected to grow 34.5% to $65.2 billion, the highest annual increase in more than a decade. Imports of dairy products are projected to rise by 16.4% ($20.9 billion), and oils and fats by 10.6% ($16.7 billion). At the same time, global cereal imports are expected to decline by about 3% ($9.3 billion) and sugar by nearly 9% ($7.3 billion) due to falling world prices for these commodities. For almost 30 years of expertise in the agri markets, UkrAgroConsult has accumulated an extensive database, which became the basis of the platform AgriSupp. It ...