Agricultural producer support by main types of support, 2017-2019 (Billions of US$ per year)

During 2017–2019, farm sectors in 54 major economies received together US$553 billion per year in the form of market price support and direct subsidies. Of this amount, US$446 billion (equivalent to 12.5% of gross farm receipts) was provided as direct subsidies from governments or as “market price support” that typically raises prices by restricting imports.

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