Key Market Indicators
Rwanda's maize consumption is projected to drop by 8,000 metric tons in 2026, compared to 2021. This decline of 7.7% per year on average marks a slight decrease since 2017. In 2021, Rwanda ranked 77th in the world for maize consumption, with 132,000 metric tons, behind Sri Lanka's 132,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia were the top 3 in this ranking. Rwanda's maize production is expected to reach 457,000 metric tons in 2026, up from 428,000 metric tons in 2021, growing at an average rate of 1.1% per year. Since 1966, production has increased by 2.7% annually. In 2021, Rwanda was 76th in the world for maize production, behind Uzbekistan's 428,000 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina topped the rankings.
