Key Market Indicators
Consumption of maize in Brazil is predicted to reach 6.1 million tons by 2026. This figure is 0.2% higher than it was in 2021, when it was 6 million tons. This slight growth has been consistent since 2017. Nigeria was the number one consumer in 2021, with 6 million tons. India, China, and Indonesia rounded out the top four. Brazilian production of maize is also expected to increase by 2.3% in the same period. In 2021, the figure was 103.5 million tons. This amount is 10% higher than it was in 1966. China was the top producer in 2021, with 103.5 million tons. China, Brazil, and Argentina completed the top four.
