Global food commodity prices ease amid improved supply conditions and trade concerns
The World Bank’s food commodity price index edged down in April, extending the 2 percent decline in 2025Q1. Over the first four months of the year, food prices fell 4 percent compared to the same period in 2024. The decline was led by an 8 percent fall in grain prices driven by improved production prospects in major exporting countries. Weaker prices for oils and meals, along with a roughly 3 percent decline in other food categories, also contributed to the overall decline. Persistent conce...| World Bank Blogs
