Key Market Indicators
Demand for maize in Sierra Leone is predicted to reach 18,000 metric tons by 2026, growing at an average rate of 1.2% year-on-year. Since 2017, consumption has remained stable. Sierra Leone ranked 112th in 2021, with Papua New Guinea leading the way at 17,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Meanwhile, Sierra Leonean production is forecast to reach 38,210 metric tons by 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 1966, supply has increased by 22.7% year-on-year. The country was ranked 119th in 2021, with Denmark taking the lead at 34,850 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were the top three in this ranking.
