The value of food trade has tripled over the last 20 years, and will continue to grow as climate change casts increasing uncertainty in the sector. But most developing countries remain net food importers, while their exports are faced with a complex global agricultural trade regime, including rules governing subsidisation and the growing use of SPS measures for food safety. Our work promotes properly functioning agricultural trade rules and food commodity markets, which should allow developing countries to leverage trade to improve their food production, value addition and security.
