Key Market Indicators
German maize consumption is projected to dip to 847,000 metric tons by 2026. This is a 0.8% decrease from the 888,000 metric tons consumed in 2021. Since 2017, the average year-on-year decrease has been 1.5%. In 2021, Germany was the 35th highest consumer of maize, with France overtaking it at 888,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia were the top three consumers of maize in 2021. German maize production is expected to drop to 3,288,800 metric tons by 2026. This is a 1.3% decrease from the 3,543,300 metric tons produced in 2021. Since 1966, the average year-on-year decrease has been 2.5%. In 2021, Germany was the 32nd largest producer of maize, with Bangladesh coming out ahead at 3,543,300 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were the top three producers of maize in 2021.
