Key Market Indicators
Portugal's maize consumption is expected to reach 200,000 metric tons in 2026, up from 194,000 metric tons in 2021. This is a yearly increase of 0.3%. Since 2017, the country has seen a yearly decline of 0.3%. Portugal placed 72nd in 2021, while Taiwan was ahead with 194,000 metric tons. China, India and Indonesia held the top three spots in the ranking. Meanwhile, Portugal's maize production is projected to decline by 0.3% year-on-year to 724,040 metric tons in 2026, down from 735,170 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, the country has seen a yearly increase of 0.7%. Portugal was 70th in 2021, while Laos was ahead with 735,170 metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
