Key Market Indicators
Consumption of maize in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach 1.1 million metric tons by 2026, up from 987 thousand metric tons in 2021. On average, demand has grown by 1% year-on-year since 2017. As of 2021, the country ranked 32nd for maize consumption, with Mozambique overtaking it at 987 thousand metric tons. India, China, and Indonesia followed in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place respectively. Meanwhile, production of maize in Saudi Arabia is projected to fall to 34.0 thousand metric tons by 2026, down from 40.1 thousand metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, supply has increased by an average of 22.1% year-on-year. In 2021, the country ranked 116th for maize production, with Turkmenistan taking the lead at 40.1 thousand metric tons. China, Brazil, and Argentina followed in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place respectively.
