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Lower prices are likely to provide relief to price-sensitive consumers in Africa and parts of Asia

Despite the recent monthly declines, the FAO noted that for the full year 2025 the FFPI averaged 127.2 points, up 4.3% from the 2024 average

World wheat consumption in 2025-26 was forecast by the USDA at a record-high 823 million tonnes, up 4.1 million tonnes from November.

Wheat markets were bolstered by potential Chinese interest in supplies from the United States.

This expansion is driven by rising consumer demand for healthier, sustainable, and allergen-free baked goods.