Executive summary: Global food stocks are limited, with only about 8-11 months of supply available, highlighting the vulnerability of the global food system to major disruptions in production or distribution.
Key points:
Global wheat stocks typically cover 2-6.6 months of consumption, with seasonal variations peaking in October and lowest in May.
Total food stocks, including other sources, are estimated at around 8-11 months globally, with significant regional variations.
Food trade networks and strategic distribution of reserves play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of production shocks.
Access to food stocks can be severely hampered during crises, as seen in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Only about 6% of agricultural biomass produced is consumed as food, with significant losses due to waste and inefficiencies.
Given limited reserves, a backup plan is critical to sustain the food system in case of significant global production shortfalls.
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Executive summary: Global food stocks are limited, with only about 8-11 months of supply available, highlighting the vulnerability of the global food system to major disruptions in production or distribution.
Key points:
Global wheat stocks typically cover 2-6.6 months of consumption, with seasonal variations peaking in October and lowest in May.
Total food stocks, including other sources, are estimated at around 8-11 months globally, with significant regional variations.
Food trade networks and strategic distribution of reserves play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of production shocks.
Access to food stocks can be severely hampered during crises, as seen in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Only about 6% of agricultural biomass produced is consumed as food, with significant losses due to waste and inefficiencies.
Given limited reserves, a backup plan is critical to sustain the food system in case of significant global production shortfalls.
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