Global, August 2026
+1.7%since July 2026
Source: FAO
ISIC C10 · Industry hub · 8 publishers
Food and Beverage statistics
367 verified figures across 205 measures of the food and beverage industry, from 8 publishers in 23 regions. Every number opens the report and sentence it was taken from.
Global, 2025–2026 Estimate
+0.5%since 2025
Source: FAO
Share of traded calories impacted by export restrictions
16%Global, 2007–2008
Source: FAO
Share of milk delivered to dairies from ewes and goats
21.4%Cyprus, 2024
Source: Eurostat
Key findings
The most quotable figures in this dataset, each with its publisher. Copy a citation or open the record to read the source sentence.
Market size and output 6
- Cheese production in the European Union was 10.8 million tonnes in 2024 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- FAO projects cereal production worldwide at 2,982 million tonnes in 2026–2027. FAO ↗ T1 Official
- FAO projects coarse grain production worldwide at 1,619 million tonnes in 2026. FAO ↗ T1 Official
- FAO projects maize production worldwide at 1,309 million tonnes in 2026. FAO ↗ T1 Official
- Sugar supply-demand balance worldwide was -3.2 million tonnes in 2024–2025 (ISO). ISO ↗ T1 Official
- Butter and yellow products production in the European Union was 2.3 million tonnes in 2024 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
Growth and change 3
- Food import bill growth rate in upper-middle-income countries worldwide was 4% in 2025 (FAO). FAO ↗ T1 Official
- Cereal production annual growth rate worldwide was 6.1% in 2025–2026 (FAO). FAO ↗ T1 Official
- Food import bill growth rate in low-income countries worldwide was 6.7% in 2025 (FAO). FAO ↗ T1 Official
Prices and costs 1
- ISA sugar price worldwide was 15.5 USD cents per lb between 1 May 2026 and 12 May 2026 (ISO). ISO ↗ T1 Official
Trade 2
Charts
The best-covered series in this dataset. Every chart can be embedded with its attribution line, and its underlying data is one click below it.
Food price index
Global, January 2026 to August 2026
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Actual | 123.9 points |
| February 2026 | Actual | 125.3 points |
| March 2026 | Actual | 128.5 points |
| April 2026 | Actual | 130.7 points |
| May 2026 | Actual | 130.8 points |
| June 2026 | Actual | 130.3 points |
| July 2026 | Actual | 131.1 points |
| August 2026 | Actual | 133.3 points |
Source: FAO · points · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Milk price paid to farmers, annual change by country
2024 · 4 countries
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| Category | Source | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Eurostat | Actual | 16% |
| Netherlands | Eurostat | Actual | 6.4% |
| Germany | Eurostat | Actual | 5.8% |
| Spain | Eurostat | Actual | -8.9% |
Source: Eurostat · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Apparent milk yield per cow by country
2024 · 4 countries
Source: Eurostat · kg · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Cereal production
Global, 2025 to 2035
Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band Estimates are listed as such in the table below
Source: FAO · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Forecasts are dashed, with hollow markers.
Food and Beverage statistics by topic
Each topic gathers one measure across every country and year, with its own country pages and rankings.
- 15 measures · 0 country pages3,043 milliontonnesCereal production
- 12 measures · 0 country pages133.3pointsFood price index
- 6 measures · 1 country page4,696.7CNY/tonneSoybean price
- 4 measures · 0 country pages116.3pointsCereal price index
- 5 measures · 0 country pages25.4kg/person/yearFood consumption
- 7 measures · 1 country page-15.5CNY/tonWheat price
- 5 measures · 0 country pages106.4pointsSugar price index
- 5 measures · 0 country pages196.9pointsVegetable oil price index
Every measure in this dataset
Latest value for each measure, the change from the previous period, and its trend. The full records, with provenance columns, are in the CSV download.
Production 15
The total quantity or volume of goods produced. 15 slices on this page.
Show 7 more measures
- Coarse grain production 1,619 million tonnes
- Dairy powder products production 2.7 million tonnes
- Drinking milk production 21.9 million tonnes
- Fisheries and aquaculture production 200.5 million tonnes
- Meat production 391.3 million tonnes
- Cereal production annual growth rate 6.1%
- Aquaculture production growth rate 2.9%
Food price index 12
A measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. 12 slices on this page.
Show 4 more measures
Wheat price 7
Market price of wheat. 7 slices on this page.
Gross value added 6
Total monetary value of goods and services produced less intermediate consumption. 6 slices on this page.
Soybean price 6
The market price of soybean. 6 slices on this page.
Consumption 5
Physical volume of a product or product group consumed in a given period. 5 slices on this page.
Harvested area 5
Total land area from which agricultural crops are gathered or harvested. 5 slices on this page.
Manufacturing turnover 5
The total turnover of enterprises engaged in manufacturing. 5 slices on this page.
Fresh or chilled cuts of beef and veal manufacturing sales value 6.2 billion GBP +17% since 2023 ONS 2 records
Fresh or chilled cuts of beef and veal manufacturing sales value growth rate 18.6% +8.8 pp since 2023 ONS 2 records
Meat price index 5
A measure of the monthly change in international prices of meat products. 5 slices on this page.
Sugar price index 5
An index measuring monthly changes in international market prices of sugar. 5 slices on this page.
Sugar price index year-on-year growth rate (monthly) -21.2% +6.1 pp since February 2026 FAO 2 records
Vegetable oil price index 5
An index measuring monthly changes in international market prices of vegetable oils. 5 slices on this page.
Vegetable oil price index month-on-month growth rate (monthly) 1.1% −0.9 pp since July 2026 FAO 6 records
Cereal price index 4
An index measuring monthly changes in the international prices of major cereals. 4 slices on this page.
Crop yield 4
The average quantity of crop harvested per unit of cultivated land area. 4 slices on this page.
Dairy price index 4
A measure of the monthly change in international prices of dairy products. 4 slices on this page.
Dairy product production 4
The output volume of a dairy product produced. 4 slices on this page.
Maize price 4
Market price of maize. 4 slices on this page.
Production sales value 4
The value of agricultural production that has been sold. 4 slices on this page.
Trade volume 4
Total physical volume of commodities or goods transported across international borders. 4 slices on this page.
White sugar price 4
Market price of white sugar. 4 slices on this page.
Bread price 3
Average unit price of bread. 3 slices on this page.
Cereal consumption 3
Volume of cereal output utilized for a given end use. 3 slices on this page.
Ending stocks 3
Volume of carry-over stocks of a commodity at the close of the marketing season. 3 slices on this page.
Food import bill 3
Total expenditure on food imports. 3 slices on this page.
Food waste 3
The total amount of food and associated inedible parts removed from the human food supply chain. 3 slices on this page.
Grain price index 3
An index tracking wholesale grain prices. 3 slices on this page.
Milk deliveries 3
The volume of milk delivered by farms to dairy processing enterprises. 3 slices on this page.
Cereal production 2
Aggregate volume of cereal produced. 2 slices on this page.
Cereal utilization 2
Total volume of cereals used for food, feed, seed, processing and other purposes. 2 slices on this page.
Dry beans trade 2
Volume of dry beans traded internationally. 2 slices on this page.
Fixed asset investment 2
Investment in physical assets such as infrastructure, facilities, machinery, and equipment. 2 slices on this page.
Maize feed consumption 2
Volume of maize consumed as animal feed. 2 slices on this page.
Market price 2
The prevailing transaction price of a commodity or good in the market. 2 slices on this page.
Oils and meals price index 2
Index tracking prices of oils and meals commodities. 2 slices on this page.
Online retail turnover 2
Turnover generated by retailers through online sales. 2 slices on this page.
Other coarse grains consumption 2
The volume of other coarse grains consumed. 2 slices on this page.
Peanut price 2
Average market price of peanuts. 2 slices on this page.
Raw milk production 2
Total volume of raw milk produced on farms in a given period. 2 slices on this page.
Rice price 2
Wholesale market price of rice. 2 slices on this page.
Rice price index 2
An index measuring monthly changes in international market prices of rice. 2 slices on this page.
All rice price index month-on-month growth rate (monthly) 3.2% +1.3 pp since April 2026 FAO 3 records
Soybean meal price 2
The market price of soybean meal. 2 slices on this page.
Soybean oil price 2
The market price of soybean oil. 2 slices on this page.
Stocks-to-use ratio 2
Ratio of ending stocks of a commodity to its total utilization. 2 slices on this page.
Sugar balance 2
Net difference between sugar production and consumption in a marketing year. 2 slices on this page.
Sugar consumption 2
The volume of sugar consumed. 2 slices on this page.
Sugar price 2
Market price of sugar per unit of weight. 2 slices on this page.
Sugar trade balance 2
Net difference between exportable sugar supply and import demand. 2 slices on this page.
Wheat consumption 2
Volume of wheat consumed. 2 slices on this page.
Whole milk use 2
The volume of whole milk used by dairies for processing. 2 slices on this page.
Measures with one series 32
One slice each, so they have nothing to add up with on this page.
Show 24 more measures
- Raw sugar price (monthly) 17.4 USD cents/lb
- Rice utilization 559 million tonnes
- Rice yield 3.5 tonnes per hectare
- Share of traded calories impacted by export restrictions 16%
- Soybean production 432.3 million tonnes
- Sugar diversion to ethanol 1 million tonnes
- Milk price paid to farmers, annual change 2.9%
- Wheat production annual growth rate -3.8%
- Live hog market price change -0.3 CNY/kg
- Cereal trade annual growth rate 4.8%
- Agricultural and fisheries production growth 13%
- Agricultural price index growth rate -2%
- Beverage price index growth rate -7%
- Business revenue growth, processing of food from agricultural and sideline products 2.9%
- Catering services revenue growth rate of enterprises above designated size (monthly) 0%
- Cheese price growth rate (monthly) 2.7%
- Fisheries and aquaculture production growth 11%
- Poultry production growth rate 2.5%
- Rice production annual growth rate 2%
- Rice trade volume growth rate 3%
- Total grain trade annual growth rate -3%
- Total profits growth, processing of food from agricultural and sideline products -12.3%
- Whole milk powder price growth rate (monthly) 2.4%
- Yellow corn grade II market price change -27.3 CNY/tonne
205 measures. Each name opens the full series; each value opens the record with its source quote.
Answered from the data
Common questions
How much does the food and beverage industry produce in the European Union?
Cheese production in the European Union was 10.8 million tonnes in 2024 (Eurostat).
Which country leads in food and beverage?
Spain recorded the highest ewes' and goats' milk production of the 3 countries with data in 2024, at 1.1 million tonnes, ahead of Greece (0.9 million tonnes) and France (0.8 million tonnes) (Eurostat).
How fast is the food and beverage market growing?
Value added growth of food manufacturing in China was 8.8% in August 2026 (NBS China).
What are the key market share figures for food and beverage?
Aquaculture share of total fisheries and aquaculture production worldwide was 53% as of 29 June 2026 (FAO).
What is the forecast for food and beverage?
FAO projects wheat production worldwide at 810.9 million tonnes in 2026–2027.
Where does this food and beverage data come from?
Every figure on this page traces to a primary source: 8 organisations publish the underlying data, and the observed figures span 2007 to 2026, with projections to 2035. The full source table lists each report, its publication date and the original link.
How often is this page updated?
The dataset was last verified on 27 September 2026. Annual series are refreshed when the publisher releases a new edition; corrections are accepted at any time and answered within 48 hours.
Sources
Every document behind this page, with the date we read it and whether the link still resolves. All 367 collected records are published as verified.
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm incomes set to rise over next decade Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk; Main takeaways | 9 |
| FAO Food Price Index edges down amid diverging commodity price movements Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | FAO Food Price Index edges down amid diverging commodity price movements; Harvest prospects remain robust but El Niño adds uncertainty | 16 |
| FAO Food Price Index up for third consecutive month largely on rising vegetable oil prices Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | FAO Food Price Index up for third consecutive month largely on rising vegetable oil prices; Cereal markets remain well supplied but uncertainties loom | 17 |
| FAO Food Price Index declines in January for fifth consecutive month Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | FAO Food Price Index declines in January for fifth consecutive month; Global cereal stocks-to-use ratio on course for highest level since 2001 | 9 |
| FAO Food Outlook: Global food commodity market trends face rising geopolitical and weather risks Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Salient takeaways from the commodity analyses include:; FAO Food Outlook; Food import bill | 13 |
| Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Global maize, wheat and rice output projected to fall from record levels; Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August | 21 |
| FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Near East conflict raises energy costs Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Record wheat plantings in South Asia partly offsets declines elsewhere; Rome | 16 |
| FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Wheat production is likely to drop in 2026 as softer prices curb sowings; FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months; 41 countries in need of external assistance for food due to conflicts and weather shocks | 16 |
| FAO Food Price Index Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | FAO Food Price Index rises in August amid broad-based increases, led by sugar | 25 |
| FAO Food Price Index edges up amid weather, energy and geopolitical concerns Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | FAO Food Price Index edges up amid weather, energy and geopolitical concerns | 11 |
| FAO Food Price Index broadly stable in May even as cereal quotations increase Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Rome; World cereal output and trade projected to decline in year ahead | 14 |
| FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Global cereal production forecast lowered; uncertainty persists over Black Sea export flows | 10 |
| State of Agricultural Commodity Markets explores how best to cope with shocks Press release | FAO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | State of Agricultural Commodity Markets explores how best to cope with shocks | 1 |
| GMR Summary Press release | IGC | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | HIGHLIGHTS | 7 |
| International Sugar Organization Press release | ISO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | The Market in August | 1 |
| International Sugar Organization Press release | ISO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | The Market in July | 1 |
| International Sugar Organization Press release | ISO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Market Price Update; World Sugar Market | 7 |
| International Sugar Organization Press release | ISO | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Market Price Update; World Sugar Market; World Fuel Ethanol Market | 10 |
| Profits of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Table 3 Key Financial Indicators of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 (By Industry) | 2 |
| Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods from January to July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods in July 2026; Online retail sales of goods and services | 2 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, August 1-10, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 23 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 1-10, 2026) | 8 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, July 21-31, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 23 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (July 21-31, 2026) | 8 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, July 11-20, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 23 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (July 11-20, 2026) | 6 |
| Investment in Fixed Assets from January to July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Table: Investment in Fixed Assets (Excluding Rural Households) from January to July 2026 — By sector | 2 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, September 11-20, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (September 11-20, 2026) | 10 |
| Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods from January to August 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 21 Sep 2026 | Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods from January to August 2026 | 1 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, August 11-20, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 11-20, 2026) — VII. Agricultural Products (Mainly Used for Processing) | 6 |
| Industrial Production Operation in August 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 22 Sep 2026 | Industrial Production of Enterprises Above Designated Size in August 2026 | 4 |
| Industrial Production Operation in July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Industrial Production Operation in July 2026 | 4 |
| UK manufacturers' sales by product Press release | ONS | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Main points | 5 |
| UK manufacturers' sales by product Press release | ONS | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Main points | 5 |
| Cereals: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 Press release | OECD | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | 2.3.1. Consumption; 2.3.2. Production; 2.1. Projection highlights | 33 |
| Milk and milk product statistics Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 22 Sep 2026 | Highlights; The average apparent milk yield per cow across the EU is still rising; About 70% of all whole milk available to dairies in the EU is used to make cheese and butter | 38 |
| Food waste and food waste prevention Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Amounts of food waste at EU level; Highlights | 3 |
| Industrial production statistics Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | The 5 largest manufacturing activities; Industrial production by country; On average, 1 kg of fresh bread produced in the EU was sold for €1.88 | 10 |
| Global agricultural markets in 2026: stabilizing prices, persisting risks Press release | World Bank | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Global agricultural markets in 2026: stabilizing prices, persisting risks | 2 |
| Food prices feel the heat as war in the Middle East rattles commodity markets Press release | World Bank | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Food security in the crosshairs; Food prices feel the heat as war in the Middle East rattles commodity markets; Outlook: Modest food price increases, with risks tilted firmly upward | 12 |
| When risks stack up: Threats to global food markets in 2026 Press release | World Bank | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | When risks stack up: Threats to global food markets in 2026 | 1 |
| Commodity Markets Press release | World Bank | T1 Official | 26 Sep 2026 | Latest Commodity Prices Published | 1 |
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