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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.
Japan’s Food Exports Reach 1.7005 Trillion Yen | Record High for the 13th Consecutive Year
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products in 2025 reached 1.7005 trillion yen, up 12.8% from the previous year, marking a record high for the 13th consecutive year. Seafood grew by 17.2%, and the top export destinations were the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Japan’s Food Exports Reach 1.7005 Trillion Yen | Record High for the 13th Consecutive Year
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products in 2025 reached 1.7005 trillion yen, up 12.8% from the previous year, marking a record high for the 13th consecutive year. Seafood grew by 17.2%, and the top export destinations were the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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.
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.
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.
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.