
The FAO Food Outlook forecasts the world food import bill will reach a record $1.98 trillion in 2023, up 1.5% from 2022. Import bills for Least Developed Countries and net food-importing developing countries are projected to fall, reflecting weaker purchasing capacity.
Weaker import volumes in vulnerable countries signal softer demand for food and feed commodities, while high domestic prices limit how much lower world prices pass through.
After 247 past report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.3%), and +0.9% over 20.
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