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World Food Programme Price Database
Food & Beverage Consumption
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About
This dataset offers global food price information, detailing countries, commodities, and markets. It is compiled from the World Food Programme Price Database and is particularly useful for understanding food price trends worldwide. While updated weekly, the data largely consists of monthly records. The extensive volume of data means that specific food price details are organised into country-level datasets.
Columns
The dataset contains three key columns:
commodity_id: This column provides unique identifiers for various commodities. Its values range from 50 to 1205. Data quality analysis indicates 1032 valid entries out of 1033 total, with a mean value of 647 and a standard deviation of 340.category: This column classifies commodities into broader groups. There are 9 unique categories, with 'cereals and tubers' being the most common, accounting for 25% of entries, followed by 'vegetables and fruits' at 23%, and 'Other' categories making up 52%. All 1033 entries are valid.commodity: This column lists the specific commodities. It has 1033 unique values, with all entries being valid. The most common specific item is indicated as '#item+name', though its frequency is 0%.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
wfp_commodities_global.csv, with a size of 43.54 kB. It contains 3 columns. Specific numbers for rows/records are not explicitly stated for the entire dataset, but column-level analysis suggests over 1000 entries per column.Usage
This dataset is ideal for applications requiring analysis of global food price dynamics. It can be used for:
- Economic research and analysis related to food markets.
- Data visualisation projects to illustrate price trends and distributions.
- Geospatial analysis to map food prices across different markets and countries.
- Investing insights by tracking commodity prices.
- Humanitarian aid planning and food security assessments.
Coverage
The dataset covers 98 countries and approximately 3000 markets. It includes essential foods such as maize, rice, beans, fish, and sugar. The time range for the data extends as far back as 1992 for a limited number of countries, though many countries began reporting data from 2003 or later.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide array of users, including:
- Economists and researchers studying food security and market trends.
- Data scientists and analysts building models or visualisations related to commodity prices.
- Policy makers involved in food aid and agricultural planning.
- NGOs and humanitarian organisations assessing food vulnerability.
- Investors interested in agricultural commodities.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Food Price Data
- World Food Programme Price Database
- WFP Global Commodity Prices
- International Food Market Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: World Food Programme Price Database
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