Key Market Indicators
Cameroon is expected to consume 1,370 thousand metric tons of maize by 2026, according to estimates. This marks a 1.1% annual growth since 2017. In 2021, the country ranked 28th in maize consumption, with an estimated 1,280 thousand metric tons consumed. Zimbabwe surpassed Cameroon, coming in at 27th with 1,280 thousand metric tons. India, China and Indonesia respectively came in at 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in the ranking. Cameroon is also estimated to produce 2,771,500 metric tons of maize by 2026. This represents an average growth rate of 2% since 1966. In 2021, the country ranked 39th in maize production, with an estimated 2,461,400 metric tons produced. North Korea surpassed Cameroon, coming in at 38th with 2,461,400 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina respectively came in at 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in the ranking.
