Publications

Our experts analyze commodities markets across sectors to determine standard-compliant consumption and production trends, their opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, and more. Our pieces of analysis range from commentaries to policy briefs to reports.

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Global Market Report: Soybean prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the soybean sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Tea prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the tea sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Sugar cane prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the sugar cane sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Palm oil prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the palm oil sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Banana prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the banana sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Cotton prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the cotton sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Cocoa prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the cocoa sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Coffee prices and sustainability

This report explores recent market trends in the coffee sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.

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Global Market Report: Soybean

Often called the “King of Beans,” soybeans are one of the only plant-based protein sources with nine essential amino acids and serve as an important source of protein for both humans and animals, with 85% of global supply becoming animal feed.  The eighth report of IISD’s...

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Global Market Report: Cotton

Cotton is the most widely used natural fibre in textiles, but the sector faces a variety of sustainability challenges.

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