Key Market Indicators
Australian consumption of maize is predicted to remain at 104 thousand metric tons in 2026, unchanged from 2021, according to a new report. This shows a 0.3% year-on-year increase since 2017. Australia is ranked 85th in 2021, with Uruguay taking the lead with 104 thousand metric tons. India, China and Indonesia follow in second, third and fourth place respectively. Australian production of maize is expected to drop from 340,470 metric tons in 2021 to 312,860 metric tons in 2026, representing a 1.2% year-on-year decrease since 1966. Australia is ranked 82nd in 2021, with Slovenia taking the lead with 340,470 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina take the next three spots.
