Key Market Indicators
Albanian maize consumption is expected to remain stable over the next five years, with 8 thousand metric tons in 2021 forecast to be consumed in 2026. Since 2017, the demand for maize has increased by 4.6% year on year. In 2021, Albania ranked 124th in maize consumption, while Switzerland was the leader with 8 thousand metric tons. China, India, and Indonesia were the next three highest in the ranking. Albanian maize production is also forecast to remain stable over the next five years, with 404,350 metric tons produced in 2021 estimated to increase slightly to 434,480 metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, the supply of maize has increased by 1.3% year on year. In 2021, Albania was the 78th highest producer, with Iraq ahead at 404,350 metric tons. China, Brazil, and Argentina followed in the rankings.
