Key Market Indicators
South African sorghum consumption is set to reach around 27,500 metric tons by 2026. Consumption fell by 7.4% year on year since 2017, and the country ranked 32nd in 2021. Malawi overtook South Africa with 31,000 metric tons. India, China, and Ethiopia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. South African sorghum production is projected to reach 74,400 metric tons by 2026, a 6.2% year on year decrease from 2021's 107,620 metric tons. Since 1966, South African production has increased by 8.8% annually, and the country ranked 40th in 2021. Saudi Arabia took the lead with 107,620 metric tons, followed by Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
