Core Insights - The FAO reported that global food commodity prices reached a two-year high in July, driven by significant increases in meat and vegetable oil prices, despite declines in grain, dairy, and sugar prices [1][2] Group 1: Food Price Index - The FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.1 points in July, up 1.6% from June, marking the highest level since February 2023, but still 18.8% lower than the peak in March 2022 [1] - The meat price index reached a record high of 127.3 points, increasing by 1.2% from June, influenced by strong import demand from China and the U.S. [1] Group 2: Vegetable Oil Prices - The vegetable oil price index surged to 166.8 points, a 7.1% increase month-on-month, the highest level in three years, driven by strong global demand and tightening supply [2] - Palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil prices rose, while canola oil prices fell with the new season's harvest in Europe [2] Group 3: Grain and Dairy Prices - The grain price index fell to its lowest level in nearly five years due to seasonal supply pressures from the Northern Hemisphere's wheat harvest [2] - Dairy prices saw a slight decline for the first time since April 2024, with butter and milk powder prices dropping, offsetting increases in cheese prices [2] Group 4: Sugar Prices - The sugar price index has declined for the fifth consecutive month, despite signs of recovering global import demand, influenced by expected increases in production from Brazil and India [2] Group 5: Supply and Demand Estimates - The FAO did not update its grain supply and demand forecast data this month [3]
联合国粮农组织:肉类与食用油价格攀升,全球食品价格创两年新高
智通财经网·2025-08-08 11:52