Key Market Indicators
Belize's consumption of maize is forecast to remain at 10,000 metric tons by 2026, the same as in 2021. Since 2017, demand for the grain in Belize has been stable. In 2021, the country ranked 123rd in the world with 10,000 metric tons. Belgium overtook it, with India, China and Indonesia ranking 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively. Belize's production of maize is set to increase slightly to 67,760 metric tons by 2026, up 0.5% on the 2021 figure of 66,380 metric tons. Since 1966, the country's supply has grown by 0.2% each year. It ranked 105th in 2021, with South Korea overtaking it (66,380 metric tons). China, Brazil and Argentina ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
