Key Market Indicators
South African maize consumption is expected to reach 5.7 million metric tons by 2026, up from 5.6 million metric tons in 2021. This marks an increase of 0%, year-on-year. Since 2017, South African demand has grown by 0.9% annually, placing the country ninth in the consumption rankings in 2021. Egypt, India, China and Indonesia occupy the top four spots respectively. South African maize production is projected to reach 12.1 million metric tons by 2026, up from 12 million metric tons in 2021. This marks an increase of 0.3%, year-on-year. Since 1966, South African supply has grown by 9.1% annually, with the country taking thirteenth place in the production rankings in 2021. France, China, Brazil and Argentina take the top four spots, respectively.
