Key Market Indicators
Belgian maize consumption is expected to hit 11 million metric tons by 2026, down 1.7% from 2021. In 2021, Belgium ranked 122nd in the world in terms of maize consumption, behind Cyprus at 12 million metric tons. India, China, and Indonesia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Belgian maize production is likewise projected to drop 4.7% to 290,280 metric tons by 2026. Since 2005, production has declined 4.3% annually. Belgium was 80th in 2021, with Rwanda ahead at 385,050 metric tons. China, Brazil, and Argentina were the top three producers.
