FAO – Monthly Report on Food Price Trends, Oct 2025

The main theme of the report is the analysis of global and domestic prices for food commodities, particularly cereals such as maize, wheat, and rice.

Key findings include various trends in maize and wheat prices in September 2025: price increases in the United States due to high demand and price decreases in the Russian Federation and the European Union due to good harvests. International rice prices have decreased due to ample export supplies and slowing import demand. Domestic markets show high annual levels of cereal prices in the Middle East and moderate price increases in North Africa. In Eastern Africa, cereal prices remain very high due to conflicts and limited market access. In South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, wheat prices have risen due to seasonal pressure and flooding. Rice prices in South Asia and South America have decreased thanks to abundant seasonal supplies. In Southern Africa, favorable production prospects have eased pressure on maize prices, while in Western Africa, cereal prices have declined with the onset of the 2025 harvest season.