“Global meat prices reached a record high due to rising beef and lamb pricesThe meat price index in September was 127.8 points, which is 0.7% higher than August. Over the year, prices increased by 6.6% due
to high demand for beef and lamb.
”, — write: unn.ua
DetailsThe meat price index, according to the report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), averaged 127.8 points in September. This is 0.9 points (0.7%) higher than the revised August level. But it is also important to note the increase in the annual level:
The 6.6% increase is estimated to be a record level. It is driven by beef, which is in high demand in the United States, and lamb.
But in the meat segment, pork and poultry prices remain stable.
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Overall, the assessment of global food prices indicates a slight decrease in September 2025 (over the month). The key reasons are lower prices for sugar, dairy products, and cereals.
RecallIn August, the meat price index reached a new high, exceeding the July record.
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