This report presents data on selected agricultural commodities for the fourth quarter of 2011 (October through December). It provides a summary of recent changes and price trends, demand, supply, and market conditions for key agricultural commodities. Falling prices characterized the majority of commodities covered in this report. Major cereals and cocoa experienced significant bumper crops, increasing supply while simultaneously weakening demand. Fertilizers followed these trends as farmers waited to see how the markets changed in 2012. Livestock price trends were mixed, with chicken and goat prices increasing, while cattle and dairy prices fell. Tuber prices gained for some portion of the quarter before falling over the last part, with the exception of yams which gained throughout.
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EPAR Research Brief #9: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update Q3 2008
EPAR Research Brief #14: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2008
EPAR Research Brief #53: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q2-Q3 2009
EPAR Research Brief #66: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2009
EPAR Research Brief #74: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q1 2010
EPAR Research Brief #97: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q2 2010
EPAR Research Brief #120: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2010
EPAR Research Brief #145: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q1 2011