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The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.

The World Produces About 7.3 Million Tons of Tea | One Cup Supporting the Lives of 13 Million People

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global tea production is about 7.3 million tons, with a production value of 19.5 billion dollars. More than 13 million people make a living from tea, and small-scale farmers account for 60% of production. We look at what lies beyond a cup of tea through numbers.

A ripe wheat field

Global Food Price Index at 136.0 Points | Highest Since November 2022

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced on October 2 that the Food Price Index for September 2026 was 136.0 points. It rose 1.5% from the previous month and 5.8% from the same month a year earlier, reaching the highest level since November 2022. Grains, vegetable oils and sugar pushed it upward.

Global Food Price Index at 136.0 Points | Highest Since November 2022

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced on October 2 that the Food Price Index for September 2026 was 136.0 points. It rose 1.5% from the previous month and 5.8% from the same month a year earlier, reaching the highest level since November 2022. Grains, vegetable oils and sugar pushed it upward.

A small bottle of olive oil and tomatoes

Global Olive Oil Output to Reach 3.44 Million Tons | A Recovery After Two Poor Harvest Years

According to the International Olive Council (IOC), global olive oil production in 2024/25 was 3.572 million tons, up 38% year on year. For 2025/26, it is forecast at 3.44 million tons. We read the recovery from two consecutive poor harvest years through supply and demand figures.

Global Olive Oil Output to Reach 3.44 Million Tons | A Recovery After Two Poor Harvest Years

According to the International Olive Council (IOC), global olive oil production in 2024/25 was 3.572 million tons, up 38% year on year. For 2025/26, it is forecast at 3.44 million tons. We read the recovery from two consecutive poor harvest years through supply and demand figures.

White wine being poured into a glass

Global Wine Consumption Is 208 Million hl | Yet Japan Still Grew

According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), global wine consumption in 2025 was 208 million hectoliters, down 2.7% year on year. It has shrunk 14% since 2018. While 9 of the top 10 markets declined, Japan rose 6.8% to 3.3 million hl.

Global Wine Consumption Is 208 Million hl | Yet Japan Still Grew

According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), global wine consumption in 2025 was 208 million hectoliters, down 2.7% year on year. It has shrunk 14% since 2018. While 9 of the top 10 markets declined, Japan rose 6.8% to 3.3 million hl.

Sugar cubes in a bowl

Global Sugar to Reach 200 Million Tons in 2034 | OECD-FAO Outlook

According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034, global sugar consumption is expected to grow at 1.2% per year and reach 202 million tons in 2034. Asia and Africa will drive the growth. In Europe, North America, and Latin America, per-capita consumption is expected to decline.

Global Sugar to Reach 200 Million Tons in 2034 | OECD-FAO Outlook

According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034, global sugar consumption is expected to grow at 1.2% per year and reach 202 million tons in 2034. Asia and Africa will drive the growth. In Europe, North America, and Latin America, per-capita consumption is expected to decline.

Vegetable scraps and leftovers

Global Food Waste Is 132 kg per Person | Reading the UN Food Waste Index

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024, 1.052 billion tons of food were discarded worldwide in 2022, or 132 kg per person per year. About 60% came from households. We organize how to read the numbers alongside Japan’s 4.61 million tons of food loss.

Global Food Waste Is 132 kg per Person | Reading the UN Food Waste Index

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024, 1.052 billion tons of food were discarded worldwide in 2022, or 132 kg per person per year. About 60% came from households. We organize how to read the numbers alongside Japan’s 4.61 million tons of food loss.