Key Market Indicators
Consumption of maize in Guatemala is projected to reach 1.6 million metric tons in 2026, up from 1.6 million metric tons in 2021, according to a year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.5%. Since 2017, demand in Guatemala has increased by 0.4% each year. Japan led the list in 2021, with 1.6 million metric tons, followed by India, China and Indonesia. In terms of production, Guatemala is forecast to reach 2.1 million metric tons in 2026, up from 1.9 million metric tons in 2021, at an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. Since 1966, the country's production of maize has grown at a rate of 0.6% each year. Myanmar topped the list in 2021, with 1.9 million metric tons, followed by China, Brazil and Argentina.
