Agricultural markets and prices

Price monitoring

The European Commission closely monitors the price situation, markets developments for agricultural commodities and food, and publishes various reports throughout the year. The monthly updates of the EU prices are available in Agri-food data portal for the most representative agricultural products and consumer food prices.

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Previous issues

Outlook

A short-term outlook for the arable crop, meat and dairy markets in the European Union is published twice a year (in spring and in autumn). It is based on reflections of market experts within the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission, using the latest data available.

A medium-term outlook with the prospects for agricultural markets and income for the next decade is published once a year, generally in December. The outlook consists of a set of market and sector income prospects elaborated on the basis of specific assumptions regarding macroeconomic conditions, the agricultural and trade policy environment, weather conditions and international market developments.

Market briefs and reports

There are a series of analytical briefs examining the evolution of the world and EU agricultural markets. Topics covered include global food supply and demand, organic imports, and global food security, amongst others.