IV Agricultural Raw Materials
Author: International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Keywords:
WEFS; commodity price; dollar price; soybean oil; export quota; commodity export volume; food commodity; buffer stock; auction price; terms of SDR; SDR terms; Agricultural prices; Consumption; Agricultural commodities; Stocks; Exports; Eastern Europe; Global

Abstract

The strength of prices of most agricultural raw materials in 1987 contrasts sharply with their weakness during 1985 and 1986 (Table 46 and Chart 6). As discussed in this section, prices of logs, natural rubber, cotton, wool, and hides all increased by large percentages in 1987. The tobacco market also appeared more active than for a number of years, but this change was not reflected in prices because of the persistence of large stocks. The markets for jute and sisal, however, remained weak, although some longer-term adjustments appear to be taking place.

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Cover World Economic and Financial Surveys, Primary Commodities, 1988
World Economic and Financial Surveys, Primary Commodities, 1988
Primary Commodities
Author: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
9781451943085
ISSN:
0258-7440
Publication Date:
01 Jan 1988
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451943085.083
Pages:
107