Food Miles: Who Produces, Who Profits?
Trace the journey from farm to fork. Discover how a product worth $0.20 at the farm becomes $2.80 at your tableโand why the farmers who feed the world receive the smallest share.
Based on verified FAO data and supply chain research
โ ๏ธ The Farmer Crisis
Farmer Receives:
$2.5/kg
Consumer Pays:
$18/kg
Price Multiple:
7.2x
Consumers pay 7.2x what farmers receive
๐พTop 20 Global Crops
Most traded agricultural commodities worldwide
1. ๐พ Wheat
China
2. ๐ฝ Corn/Maize
USA
3. ๐ Rice
India
4. ๐ฅ Potatoes
China
5. ๐ฌ Sugarcane
Brazil
6. ๐ซ Soybeans
USA
7. ๐ฅ Cassava
Nigeria
8. ๐ Tomatoes
China
9. ๐ Bananas
India
10. ๐ Apples
China
11. โ Coffee
Brazil
12. ๐ซ Cocoa
Ivory Coast
13. ๐ Grapes
China
14. ๐ฅฅ Coconuts
Indonesia
15. ๐ง Onions
India
16. ๐ Oranges
Brazil
17. ๐ฅ Milk
USA
18. ๐ฅฌ Vegetables
China
19. ๐ซ Pulses
India
20. ๐ฐ Nuts
USA
Farmers are not just food producersโthey are the custodians of our land, water, and biodiversity. They work tirelessly from dawn to dusk, nurturing the soil that feeds humanity, yet they struggle with unpredictable weather, rising costs, and unfair market prices.
The Struggle is Real: While consumers pay premium prices, farmers often earn less than the cost of production. Many small-scale farmers live below the poverty line, unable to afford healthcare or education for their children, despite feeding millions.
๐ก How We Can Change the World:
Small applications like this one, dedicated to promoting good food culture and sustainable practices, create awareness and connect conscious consumers directly with farmers. When we choose local, organic, and fair-trade products, we vote for a better worldโone where farmers are respected, the environment is protected, and future generations inherit a thriving planet.
Every meal is an opportunity to support farmers. Every choice we make ripples across the entire food system. Together, we can build a world where those who feed us are valued, where sustainability is the norm, and where good food is accessible to all.
Supply Chain Stages
1. FARMER
$2.5
Small Ethiopian Coffee Farmer
2. COLLECTOR
$4
Local Coffee Collector
+60% markup
3. EXPORTER
$6.5
Ethiopian Coffee Exporter
+62.5% markup
4. IMPORTER
$10
European Coffee Importer
+53.8% markup
5. ROASTER
$18
Specialty Coffee Roaster
+80% markup
Why This Matters
Farmers are the foundation of our food system, yet they receive the smallest share of what consumers pay. This map demonstrates typical supply chain patterns where farmers get pennies while intermediaries markup prices many times over. The country rankings shown are verified FAO data, while price progressions are illustrative examples based on industry research.
What's Verified: Country production rankings, agricultural output values
What's Illustrative: Specific supply chain prices and margins
What's Universal: The pattern that farmers receive unfairly low compensation
Top 20 Countries by Agricultural Production Value
Based on FAO data via Our World in Data
Values represent gross production value in current USD
๐จ๐ณ China
Rice, Wheat, Pork, Vegetables
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Dairy
๐บ๐ธ USA
Corn, Soybeans, Beef, Dairy
๐ง๐ท Brazil
Soybeans, Coffee, Sugar, Beef
๐ฎ๐ท Iran
Wheat, Fruits, Nuts, Dairy
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
Palm Oil, Rice, Rubber
๐ท๐บ Russia
Wheat, Barley, Sunflower
๐ฏ๐ต Japan
Rice, Vegetables, Seafood
๐ซ๐ท France
Wheat, Dairy, Wine, Poultry
๐น๐ท Turkey
Wheat, Fruits, Nuts
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Wheat, Canola, Pulses
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
Cotton, Rice, Wheat
๐ฉ๐ช Germany
Dairy, Pork, Wheat
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
Avocados, Tomatoes, Corn
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Wheat, Beef, Wool
๐ฎ๐น Italy
Wine, Pasta, Olive Oil
๐ช๐ธ Spain
Olives, Citrus, Wine
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
Rice, Coffee, Cashews
๐น๐ญ Thailand
Rice, Rubber, Cassava
๐จ๐ด Colombia
Coffee, Flowers, Bananas
๐ Data Source & Methodology
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) via Our World in Data
Values shown are Gross Production Value (current USD) representing the total value of agricultural output. Percentages calculated based on estimated global agricultural production of ~$5.5 trillion. These 20 countries represent approximately 74% of total global agricultural production value. Data reflects most recent available statistics from FAO.
Top 20 Restaurant Dining Nations
Countries where people dine out most frequently
Based on food service market research and consumer surveys
๐บ๐ธ USA
Fast food & dining culture
๐ฏ๐ต Japan
Izakaya & ramen culture
๐จ๐ณ China
Restaurant-centric lifestyle
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Diverse dining scene
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Cafe & dining culture
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Pub & restaurant tradition
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
Korean BBQ & cafe culture
๐ซ๐ท France
Bistro & fine dining
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
Hawker & restaurant hub
๐ฉ๐ช Germany
Beer garden & gasthaus
๐ฎ๐น Italy
Trattoria & pizzeria
๐ช๐ธ Spain
Tapas & dining out
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
Dim sum & dining culture
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
Fika & restaurant culture
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
Cafe & eetcafe culture
๐ง๐ช Belgium
Brasserie tradition
๐ฆ๐ช UAE
International dining hub
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
High-end dining
๐ณ๐ด Norway
Restaurant & cafe scene
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
Street food & taquerias
๐ฝ๏ธ Data Source & Methodology
Sources: Euromonitor International, Statista Food Service Reports, Nielsen Consumer Research, National Restaurant Association reports, and various market research studies (2023-2024).
Annual Spend: Average per capita spending on restaurant/food service per year (USD). Frequency: Average number of times per week citizens eat out or order food. Data represents general trends and may vary by urban/rural areas, age demographics, and income levels. These rankings reflect countries with highest restaurant engagement, not necessarily the largest food service markets by total revenue.
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT: Data Transparency & Limitations
Supply Chain Prices: The price progression examples (e.g., $0.20 โ $2.80) are illustrative based on industry research, trade publications, and academic studies of typical supply chain markups. They demonstrate realistic patterns but are not real-time market prices. Actual prices vary significantly by season, quality, location, and market conditions.
Country Production Rankings: Based on verified FAO data via Our World in Data. Values represent gross agricultural production value in current USD. Rankings and percentages are accurate as of latest FAO release.
Purpose: This visualization aims to educate about supply chain structures and demonstrate why farmers receive disproportionately small shares of consumer prices. While specific numbers are illustrative, the pattern and problem are real.
Sources: FAO STAT, Our World in Data, World Bank Agricultural Data, USDA FAS, academic research on food supply chains.
For accurate real-time pricing: Consult USDA Market News, FAO GIEWS, or agricultural commodity exchanges.