The FAO Cereal Price Index rose 2.6% to 114.3 points in May 2026, reaching the highest level since June 2024, reflecting higher prices across all major cereals. World wheat prices rose for the fourth consecutive month, supported by smaller-than-expected harvests in major exporters, including the US, where winter wheat crop conditions are among the least favourable in decades, while higher fuel and fertilizer costs added further upward pressure globally. Also, maize prices continued to be supported by stronger import demand in key markets, tighter availability in Brazil and the US, and firmer energy prices boosting ethanol-related demand. source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Cereals Price Index in World averaged 89.87 Index Points from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 173.50 Index Points in May of 2022 and a record low of 48.60 Index Points in August of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for World Cereals Price Index. World Cereals Price Index - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on June of 2026.