Key Market Indicators
Peru's maize consumption is forecast to reach 732,000 metric tons by 2026, up 0.7% from 2021. Between 2017 and 2021, the demand for maize increased 0.3% each year. Peru was the 41st largest consumer in 2021, behind Canada's 704,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia took the top three spots in the ranking. Peru's maize production is predicted to reach 1.65 million metric tons by 2026, up 0.5% from 2021. The supply of maize has grown 1.2% annually since 1966. Peru was the 50th largest producer in 2021, behind Burkina Faso's 1.6 million metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were the top three producers.
