Key Market Indicators
Maize consumption in Ecuador is predicted to rise to 691,700 metric tons by 2026. This is a slight uptick of 0.2% from 2021's 685,000 metric tons. Since 2017, maize demand in Ecuador has risen by 0.1% each year. In 2021, Ecuador ranked 43rd in the world for maize consumption, with Ivory Coast ahead at 685,000 metric tons. India, China, and Indonesia were the top three consuming countries. Meanwhile, maize production in Ecuador is estimated to reach 1,663,600 metric tons by 2026, a 1.6% yearly increase from 2021's 1,514,100 metric tons. Since 1966, Ecuador's maize supply has grown by 6.8% each year. In 2021, it was ranked 52nd in the world, with Benin leading at 1,514,100 metric tons. China, Brazil, and Argentina were the top three producing countries.
