VOICED : Los precios de los alimentos batieron récords en 2022 por la guerra en Ucrania

In 2022, food prices reached record highs due to the Ukraine war, affecting the trade of wheat, corn, and sunflower oil. The FAO reported a 14.3% increase in the Food Price Index compared to 2021. Russia and Ukraine, major wheat exporters, contributed to a significant price rise in the European market. Dairy and vegetable oil prices also surged, with the FAO's Vegetable Oil Price Index hitting a record. Although famine was averted by resuming Ukrainian exports, high prices and volatility are expected to persist in 2023.

What was the percentage increase in the FAO Food Price Index in 2022 compared to 2021?

• 14.3%

• 10.3%

• 20.3%

• 24.3%

Which two countries together account for 30% of the global wheat supply?

• Russia and Ukraine

• Ukraine and Brazil

• Ukraine and India

• Russia and China

What was the peak price of wheat per ton in the European market in May 2022?

• $463

• $500

• $333

• $285

Since when have meat and dairy prices not been as high as they were in 2022?

• 1980

• 2000

• 2010

• 1990

What factor helped prevent famine despite the high food prices in 2022?

• Increased local production

• Government subsidies

• Decrease in demand

• Reopening of Ukrainian exports