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and higher-value processed foods.For global food producers and agri-traders, this presents both market opportunities and logistics
Rising income means changing diets.As consumers across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia gain purchasing power, demand for meat,
dairy, and packaged foods will rise.This shift directly supports agricultural growth across the region, where key exports already include
soybeans, maize, beef, poultry, fruit, and coffee.The OECD expects global food production to increase by 14% by 2034, with nearly half of
that driven by developing and emerging economies.Income Gains Position Latin America as a Pillar in Future Food Supply
(Photo Internet reproduction)India and Southeast Asia will account for 39% of the expected global food consumption growth, but Latin
However, to meet rising demand, the region will also need to expand productivity by 15% while reducing emissions by 7%, according to OECD
and FAO targets.The report projects that 22% of global food production will cross borders before reaching final consumers
This makes stable international trade flows essential.Countries in Latin America must improve infrastructure, standards, and trade
procedures to meet global demand consistently while reducing price volatility.This is particularly important as global agricultural supply
chains remain under pressure from energy costs, climate variability, and input price inflation.Latin America: Major Agricultural Exports &
BeefRebounding from contraction, fiscal challenges remain.Brazil~1.82.1Soybeans, Poultry, CoffeeLeading global agri exporter, growth driven
rebound, facing inflation pressures.Costa Rica~2.04.0Bananas, PineapplesStrong services sector and steady agri expansion.Dominican
constraints, modest growth.Mexico~1.60.4Avocados, TomatoesGrowth slows due to US trade policy, exports vital.Panama~2.0~2.5Fish, BananasHigh
per capita gains past decades, logistic strengths.Paraguay~1.73.8Soybeans, BeefAgro-driven growth, energy exports growing.Peru~1.83.0Coffee,
agri sector.VenezuelaN/A5.0Oil, Coffee (declining)Volatile, forecasts uncertain due to policy shifts.Projected Regional Annual Growth Rates
