FAO – Monthly Report on Food Price Trends

The main theme of the report is the monitoring and analysis of global and domestic food prices.

Key findings include a decline in international prices of maize, wheat, and rice in March 2025 due to trade tensions, seasonal supplies from the Southern Hemisphere, and weak global import demand. Domestic grain prices remain high in Eastern and Western Africa due to conflicts and macroeconomic issues. In Southern Africa, white maize prices continue to rise. In the Middle East and North Africa region, staple food prices were volatile due to conflicts and climatic events. In Central America, white maize prices declined compared to last year. In South America, wheat and yellow maize prices are generally higher due to strong local demand and currency depreciation. In Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, wheat flour prices remain stable. In East Asia and South America, rice prices have decreased due to adequate imports and increased local supplies.