OFFICIAL FAO INDICATOR
FOOD · MONTHLY
FAO Food Price Index
index (2014-2016=100) · Base: 2014-2016 = 100 · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ↗
ANIMSTOK MARKET SUMMARY
Rule-based analysis · Based on 441 published observations
Medium Confidence
The FAO Food Price Index increased in September 2026, rising 2.0% month-on-month. The index is above last year's level, having risen 5.8% over the past year. At 136.0, it stands 36% above its 2014–2016 base period.
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (official)·Latest: September 2026·Calculation: deterministic rule-based prose, not AI-generated
CURRENT VALUE
136.0
index (2014-2016=100) · September 2026
MONTH-ON-MONTH
+2.0%
vs previous month
YEAR-ON-YEAR
+5.8%
vs same month last year
HISTORICAL CHART
441 observations · Jan 1990 – Sep 2026Dashed line = 2014–2016 base period (100). Data source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (official).
OBSERVED MARKET PATTERN
Statistical patterns from published observations only — no event or trade evidence
- Tracking 36.0% above the 2014–2016 base period of 100
- 12-month direction: upward trend (+5.8% year-on-year)
- 3-month momentum: strengthening (index higher than 3 months ago)
- Price volatility: low (12-month coefficient of variation: 2.8%)
- Sustained upward run: 3 consecutive months of monthly gains (within the last 12 months)
WHY THIS MATTERS
All Food Stakeholders
The composite index tracks the weighted average of all five sub-indices (Meat, Dairy, Vegetable Oil, Cereals, Sugar) — a rise affects broad input cost exposure.
Importers
Broad-based food inflation signals rising landed costs across multiple commodity categories simultaneously.
Policy & Procurement
The most widely used single indicator of global food market stress — referenced by governments, WFP, and international lenders.
Exporters
When the composite rises, India's agri-exporters gain global pricing power across multiple commodity categories.
POTENTIALLY RELEVANT COMPANIES
Companies in AnimStok's intelligence coverage in the Food sector. Exposure is not confirmed — conduct your own due diligence.
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Al Islami Foods
meat
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Al Watania Poultry
meat
🇳🇿
Alliance Group
meat
🇺🇸
Archer-Daniels-Midland
feed
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Astral Foods
meat
🇹🇭
Betagro Group
meat
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BRF S.A.
meat
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Bunge Limited
feed
This list is derived from AnimStok's intelligence coverage and does not imply that these companies are directly affected by this indicator. No investment or commercial advice is implied.
WHAT TO WATCH
Monitoring variables — not procurement recommendations
1Each of the five sub-indices individually (Meat, Dairy, Vegetable Oil, Cereals, Sugar)
2US Dollar Index (DXY) — FAO indices are USD-denominated; a stronger dollar raises effective import costs for emerging markets
3FAO monthly Crop Prospects and Food Situation report
4USDA WASDE for broad global supply and demand balance
5World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook (quarterly) — provides medium-term commodity price projections
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Intelligence Sources
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EVIDENCE & METHODOLOGY
PublisherFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FrequencyMonthly (released ~6th of each month)
Base period2014-2016 = 100
Observations441 published observations · Jan 1990 – Sep 2026
Summary methodDeterministic rule-based prose computed from real observations — no language model involved
Confidence logicFreshness (days since latest) + historical depth + corroborating datasets (0 linked) + FAO source quality
Official sourcehttps://www.fao.org ↗
MethodologyFAO methodology notes ↗
ATTRIBUTION
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2026. FAO Food Price Index. Accessed October 29, 2026. https://www.fao.org. Licence: https://www.fao.org/contact-us/terms/en/. AnimStok does not claim Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations endorsement. The AnimStok Market Summary is rule-based analysis, not Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations content.