Key Market Indicators
Consumption of maize in Italy is expected to reach 281,000 metric tons by 2026, up 0.7% from 269,000 metric tons in 2021. Demand has decreased by 0.3% year-on-year since 2017. Italy was 63rd in the world in 2021, while Lesotho was ahead of them with 269,000 metric tons. India, China and Indonesia were the next three highest ranked countries. Meanwhile, maize production in Italy is set to decline 2.9% year-on-year to 4,888,400 metric tons by 2026, from 5,797,200 metric tons in 2021. Output has fallen 3.3% year-on-year since 1966. Italy was 23rd in the world in 2021, while Tanzania was ahead with 5,797,200 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were the next three highest ranked countries.
