# UN Food Agency Warns Global Food Inflation Could Persist Through 2027

> Global food inflation may last through 2027 as supply shocks mount.
- Title: UN Food Agency Warns Global Food Inflation Could Persist…
- Summary: Global food inflation may last through 2027 as supply shocks mount. Global food inflation could persist through 2027 due to Black Sea shipping disruptions…
- Keywords: un food agency, global food inflation, black sea shipping, red sea diversions, el nino drought, wheat prices, rice prices, freight rates, fao food price index, world bank, finance, markets
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/721f4947-7761-49d3-b8c0-b5fd02042b27
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-19T06:25:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: un food agency, global food inflation, black sea shipping, red sea diversions, el nino drought, wheat prices, rice prices, freight rates, fao food price index, world bank, finance, markets
## Global food inflation accelerating
Global food inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months and persist into 2027 as Black Sea shipping disruptions, Red Sea diversions, conflict-related fertiliser and fuel costs, and El Nino drought squeeze supplies.
## FAO food price index at 136 points
The FAO food price index hit 136 points in September, the highest since November 2022.
## Food prices outpace inflation in 22% of countries
World Bank data show food prices rose faster than headline inflation in 22% of 150 countries it analysed.
## Wheat and rice prices rising
Wheat prices have climbed more than 30% this year, while rice prices in key Asian exporters rose 10% to 13%.
## Freight rates increasing
Freight rates on key routes have risen about 50% due to Black Sea to Southeast Asia shipping disruptions.
## Rising costs in Indonesia and Egypt
Rice prices in Indonesia have reached record highs, while Egyptian bread costs increased by a quarter since July.
## Supply shocks intensifying
Attacks on Black Sea grain infrastructure, Red Sea security risks, and Iran conflict have raised fuel and fertiliser costs.
## Companies absorbing higher costs
Nestle India and PT Indofood report rising inflation and higher freight expenses due to weaker rupiah.
## Importers returning to markets
Importers in the Middle East and Africa may return to world markets as domestic supplies run low.
## Key takeaway

Global food inflation could persist through 2027 due to Black Sea shipping disruptions, Red Sea diversions, and El Nino droughts.