Key Market Indicators
Afghan maize consumption is expected to reach 45,000 metric tons by 2026, a 3.2% decrease from 2021’s 54,000 metric tons. Since 2017, the demand for maize has dropped 5.5% year on year. In 2021, Afghanistan ranked 97th in the world for maize consumption, with Oman overtaking it at 54,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia took the top three spots in this ranking. Afghan maize production is estimated to reach 78,940 metric tons by 2026, a 9.5% decrease from 2021’s 139,450 metric tons. Since 1966, the supply of maize has decreased 14.9% year on year. In 2021, Afghanistan ranked 95th in the world for maize production, with Macedonia overtaking it at 139,450 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina took the top three spots in this ranking.
