Key Market Indicators
Consumption of maize in Russia is projected to reach 68 million metric tons by 2026, down 0.8% from the 72 million metric tons recorded in 2021. Since 2017, demand has increased by 0.5% on average each year. In 2021, Russia ranked 93rd in global consumption, following the Central African Republic at 72 million metric tons. India, China and Indonesia were the top three maize consumers in the world. Production of maize in Russia is expected to reach 17.4 million metric tons by 2026, up 2.6% from the 14.9 million metric tons recorded in 2021. Since 1997, supply has decreased by 0.5% each year on average. In 2021, Russia was 10th in global production, with Romania claiming the lead at 14.9 million metric tons. China, Brazil and Argentina were the top three maize producers in the world.
