The US import of hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled maize is projected to increase steadily from 264.9 million kilograms in 2024 to 322.11 million kilograms in 2028. In 2023, the imports stood at 250 million kilograms, reflecting a growth trend in subsequent years driven by a year-on-year increase of approximately 5.5% from 2024 to 2025, 5.2% from 2025 to 2026, 4.8% from 2026 to 2027, and 4.5% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is about 5.1%.
Future trends to watch include fluctuations in global maize supply due to climate change, shifts in US corn production, and changes in international trade policies that could impact import volumes and prices.
