Maize feed consumption in Brazil has shown an overall increasing trend from 2014 to 2023, reaching 50.82 million metric tons in 2023. Significant year-on-year fluctuations have occurred, particularly between 2015 and 2017, yet the consumption has stabilized with modest growth since 2018. The latest two years saw minor growth rates, with a year-on-year increase of 1.24% in 2023. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 0.58%, indicating a steady expansion.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued moderate growth with a forecasted CAGR of 0.88% from 2024 to 2028.
- Potential impacts of global maize production changes on local feed prices and consumption patterns.
- Technological advancements in agriculture that may affect yield and production efficiency.
- Economic and policy shifts influencing the feed industry.