Global food security is threatened by the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Abstract EN

This research paper investigates the main threat to the global food security in the year 2022 by analyzing the drivers of the global food prices, stocks, exports and imports of food.

the main driver that severely impacted prices, exports and imports was the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

the results highlight that the Russia-Ukraine war has an induced volatility, risks, and potential shortages in the global food chain and is expected to have repercussions across the middle east and north Africa (MENA), as well as the rest of the world.

Algeria was used as a case study to examine their food prices and distribution.

Russia's war in Ukraine is preventing grain from exportation to other countries and raising global food prices, threatening to exacerbate shortages and spark a global food crisis.

this analysis aims to inform the economy and general population of the influence of world events on global food security and potential solutions.