In 2023, sorghum consumption in Ghana stood at 375 thousand metric tons. Forecasts for 2024 indicate a rise to 379 thousand metric tons, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.07%. Subsequent years show a steady increment: 383 thousand metric tons in 2025 (+1.05%), 387 thousand metric tons in 2026 (+1.04%), 391 thousand metric tons in 2027 (+1.03%), and 394 thousand metric tons in 2028 (+0.77%). Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is about 1%. This shows a consistent upward trend in sorghum consumption.
Future trends to watch for include fluctuating agricultural yields due to climate change, policy shifts impacting agricultural sectors, and potential increases in the use of sorghum as an alternative grain in both human diets and animal feed, driven by health trends and sustainability considerations.
