In 2023, Ethiopia had the highest maize food use at 5.97 million metric tons, with the United States closely following at 5.42 million metric tons. Notably, smaller consumers like Norway showed minimal volume. The forecast to 2029 suggests that Ethiopia and the Philippines will see significant year-on-year growth in maize food use, increasing by 2.03% and 0.96%, respectively. Paraguay and Argentina also show positive trends, while Thailand is expected to face a slight decrease of 0.71% annually.
Future trends in maize food use highlight potential growth in African and Southeast Asian countries due to rising population and dietary changes. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for assessing future demand and supply dynamics.
Top countries in Maize Food Use, Forecast 2020-2029 by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ethiopia | 5,970 | 2029 | +1.87% | +2.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 5,420 | 2029 | +0.43% | +0.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Philippines | 2,100 | 2029 | +0.72% | +0.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 1,720 | 2029 | +0.96% | +1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Paraguay | 391.47 | 2029 | +1.25% | +1.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russian Federation | 202.9 | 2024 | |||
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 82.61 | 2029 | -0.77% | -0.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3 | 2029 | 0% | 0% | View data |
