Key Market Indicators
Santomeans are expected to consume an average of 2 thousand metric tons of maize by 2026, the same amount as in 2021. The country's demand for maize has remained stable since 2017, ranking 131st in the world in 2021. India, China and Indonesia occupy the top three spots. Meanwhile, Santomean maize production is expected to drop by 4% to 721 metric tons in 2026 from 917 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, the country's maize supply has increased by an average of 3.6% each year, placing it 144th in the world in 2021. China, Brazil and Argentina take the lead in this ranking.
