The global maize consumption at farm gate shows significant variation by country. The United States leads with a consumption of 323.33 million metric tons, representing a minor year-on-year increase of 0.82% in 2023. Brazil follows with 74.71 million metric tons, reflecting a robust 4.47% increase. India and Vietnam exhibit strong growth rates of 5.03% and 5.26%, respectively. Indonesia shows a moderate increase of 3.18%, while Canada’s consumption slightly declined by 0.99%. Russia leads the growth rates with a 6.62% increase, while the Philippines and Colombia also indicate positive trends at 1.78% and 2.37%, respectively. Stabilizing growth is observed in Ukraine with a marginal 0.062% increase. Minor consumption figures are seen in Switzerland and New Zealand, with slight variations.
Future trends to watch include the increasing maize consumption in emerging markets like India and Vietnam driven by population growth and dietary shifts. Additionally, geopolitical dynamics and climate change could influence production and, consequently, global consumption patterns. Notably, sustainable farming practices might become a critical factor in meeting the rising demand.
Top countries in Maize Consumption at Farm Gate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 323,330 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 74,710 | 2023 | +2.8% | +4.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 34,210 | 2023 | +4.07% | +5.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 20,390 | 2023 | +1.96% | +3.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 19,010 | 2023 | +4.6% | +5.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 14,500 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 11,100 | 2023 | +3.2% | +6.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Philippines | 8,540 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 7,290 | 2023 | +2.03% | +0.062% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 7,130 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.37% | View data |
