A recent report issued by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) found that Yemen's food security faces multiple threats, including currency collapse, rising fuel prices, financial constraints due to the ongoing crisis.
The report added that anticipated price increases for basic foods, livestock, and labor are expected to persist in the coming months, particularly in the Internationally Recognized Government-controlled areas, affecting affordability and economic access.
The report, produced by the FAO-Yemen FSNIS team, found that financial constraints due to the ongoing crisis, the designation of the Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization, fuel controls, seasonal challenges, and a ban on wheat flour imports, contributed to food security threats.
By March 2025, it was projected that up to 17.1 million people (approximately 50% of the population) will experience severe food insecurity.
Although milling capacity and port infrastructure are generally sufficient, potential fuel shortages in areas controlled by the Southern Transitional Council (SBA) could disrupt milling operations and drive wheat flour prices higher.
The report concluded that to avoid the deterioration of food security threats in Yemen, it is essential to monitor global wheat and fuel prices, import levels, and milling efficiency closely.