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Global Food Prices Decline in May as Corn and Palm Oil Offset Record Highs in Butter and Bovine Meat

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June 6, 2025
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Global Food Prices Decline in May as Corn and Palm Oil Offset Record Highs in Butter and Bovine Meat
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  • The FAO Food Price Index fell to 127.7 points in May, down 1.0 point from April and 8.2% year-on-year, marking a 20% drop from its March 2022 peak.
  • Cereal prices fell 1.8% on month, driven by declining corn prices due to strong competition and abundant harvests in Brazil, Argentina, and the U.S.
  • Vegetable oil prices dropped 3.7% on month, reflecting larger palm oil output and increased export availability in Southeast Asia.
  • Meat and dairy prices rose, with bovine meat and butter reaching all-time highs due to strong demand and tight supplies.
  • Sugar prices fell 2.6% on month, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, as weaker global demand weighed on prices.

What Happened?

Global food prices declined in May, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 127.7 points, reflecting a 1.0-point drop from April and an 8.2% year-on-year decrease. The index is now more than 20% below its all-time high in March 2022, shortly after the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Cereal prices fell 1.8% on month, led by significant declines in corn prices due to strong competition and abundant harvests in Brazil, Argentina, and the U.S. Wheat prices saw modest declines, while rice prices rose on higher demand for fragrant varieties and Indica rice.

Vegetable oil prices dropped 3.7% on month, driven by lower palm oil prices amid seasonally larger output and increased export availability in Southeast Asia.

Sugar prices fell 2.6% on month, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, as weaker global demand weighed on prices.

In contrast, meat prices rose 1.3% on month, with bovine meat reaching a new all-time high due to strong demand and tight exportable supplies. Dairy prices also increased, with butter hitting record highs on strong demand from Asia and the Middle East amid tightening Australian milk supplies.


Why It Matters?

The decline in global food prices provides some relief to consumers and policymakers amid ongoing concerns about inflation and food security. However, the rise in meat and dairy prices, particularly record highs in bovine meat and butter, highlights persistent supply constraints in certain categories.

Falling cereal and vegetable oil prices reflect improved global harvests and export availability, particularly in South America and Southeast Asia. These trends could help stabilize food markets, but risks remain, including weather disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

The drop in sugar prices, driven by weaker demand, underscores the impact of economic uncertainty on global food consumption patterns. Meanwhile, rising meat and dairy prices could strain household budgets, particularly in regions heavily reliant on imports.


What’s Next?

Global food prices will likely remain volatile, influenced by factors such as weather conditions, geopolitical developments, and shifts in global demand. The ongoing recovery in cereal and vegetable oil production could help ease price pressures, but tight supplies in meat and dairy markets may continue to drive up costs.

Policymakers and industry stakeholders will monitor these trends closely, particularly as inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty persist. The FAO’s next report will provide further insights into the trajectory of global food prices and their implications for food security.

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