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Europe and Central Asia: Regional food market situation and policy bulletin in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 16 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Journal, magazine, bulletin

ISBN 978-92-5-133114-9

Series number No. 2

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Based on the FAO’s latest forecast, world cereal production in 2020 is set at 2 790 million tonnes, which would surpass the record high reached in 2019 by as much as 3 percent (81.3 million tonnes) and which would be 5 percent above the five-year average from 2015–2019. The forecast is based on near-average supply prospects in the new season, which, however, remain uncertain due to possible climatic shocks and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impact. In many parts of the world, local markets are bracing for the looming impacts of COVID-19 amid uncertainties related to demand, logistics and even access to food. Close monitoring of the market will be necessary for the next several months.

See the full list of policy briefs related to COVID-19. Last updated date 29/07/2020.

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​​FAO. 2020. Europe and Central Asia: Regional food market situation and policy bulletin in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. No. 2. Rome. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0450en

Language English

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