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Global food costs reach three-year high for Jordan
Global food prices experienced a significant rise in July 2026, reaching their highest levels in over three years, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's "FAO" index increasing by 0.6%. This surge led to higher prices for some essential commodities, such as sugar, which rose by 5.6% due to concerns over the impact of heatwaves and droughts on European crops. Additionally, grain prices increased by 3.4%, with wheat jumping by 5.8% as a result of disruptions in Black Sea exports and climate-related production challenges. Despite declines in meat and dairy product prices, the escalation of global food costs threatens food security in Jordan, a country heavily reliant on imports. It is necessary to boost local production, diversify import sources, and improve supply chain efficiency to address these challenges and minimize the impact of global market fluctuations on the local market.
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