Key Market Indicators
Laos' maize consumption is projected to reach 115,000 metric tons by 2026. That's up a mere 0.2% from 2021, when the country ranked 81st globally. East Timor (113,000 tons) overtook Laos in the same year. India, China, and Indonesia ranked highest, with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place, respectively. Meanwhile, Lao maize production is expected to decrease to 695,000 metric tons by 2026. This amounts to a 2% drop year-over-year from 2021, when Laos ranked 67th. El Salvador (795,420 tons) was ahead of Laos in the same year. China, Brazil, and Argentina took the top 3 spots, with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place, respectively.
