FAO Food Price Index
Headline + 5 commodity sub-indices (cereals, meat, dairy, oils, sugar)
What FAO-FPI tracks
The FAO Food Price Index (FAO-FPI) is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. It comprises a headline index and five sub-indices covering cereals, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and sugar, and is one of the most widely-cited macro reference series in agriculture.
Demeter republishes FAO-FPI alongside its proprietary catalogue as a companion macro series so that users have a single platform for both Demeter indices and the most relevant adjacent reference series. The methodology is FAO's; Demeter does not modify the published values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FAO Food Price Index?
The FAO Food Price Index (FAO-FPI) is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It comprises a headline index and five sub-indices covering cereals, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and sugar.
Why is FAO-FPI republished by Demeter?
FAO-FPI is one of the most widely-cited macro reference series in agriculture. Demeter republishes the headline and sub-indices alongside its proprietary catalogue so that users have a single platform for both Demeter indices and the most relevant adjacent reference series.
Where can I read the FAO methodology?
The methodology is published by FAO. Demeter's republished feed mirrors FAO's headline figures without modification.
How can I access FAO-FPI data via Demeter?
Headline and sub-indices are available to Demeter subscribers via the Demeter platform alongside Demeter's proprietary indices. For licensing enquiries please contact the index team.