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Last update: July 03, 2026
The crisis in Ukraine threatens global food security at a time when global food markets are already struggling with soaring prices, supply-chain disruptions, and a bumpy recovery from the pandemic. Ukraine and the Russian Federation account for more than 30% of global wheat exports, provide around 12 percent of the globally traded supply of food energy in kilo calories, and are breadbaskets to many food import-dependent developing countries in the Middle East, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, Russia is a major producer of fertilizer. Any serious disruption of production and exports from these suppliers will drive up prices further and erode food security for millions of people. If governments respond with export restrictions in an effort to keep domestic food prices in check, the impact on food security will be even higher.
In this context, monitoring the impact of the crisis on food security is key. To that end, this page provides several tools to monitor the situation. Here you can monitor production and stocks, track food export restrictions, check food price volatility, and access resources such as the AMIS Market Monitor.
The AMIS Market Monitor September 2026
Agricultural commodity markets firmed in August, supported by weather concerns, strong import demand and disruptions to logistics. Wheat and maize prices posted gains, as markets reacted to reduced export flows from the Russian Federation and Ukraine, uncertainty over US maize yields and the effective suspension of some Black Sea shipments. Rice prices also moved higher, underpinned by tight pre-harvest availabilities and firm demand in selected origins, while El Niño remained a risk factor to watch for its potential impact on crop prospects in parts of Asia. Soybean prices advanced on renewed Chinese buying, steady crush demand and tight farmer selling in Brazil. Overall, futures activity turned notably more bullish across key crops, although volatility remained below levels associated with acute market stress.
Food and Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker
This unmaintained legacy tool is no longer updated, serving strictly as a historical reference for past food security in Asia.
Excessive Food Price Volatility Early Warning System
The system monitors excessive volatility in food and fertilizer prices, identifying abnormal fluctuations to provide early warnings that support timely food-security responses.