Blog - Maize

Record Production in 2022 to Curb Corn Price Growth

Feb 16, 2022

In 2022, corn prices are projected to drop by approximately 10% y/y due to an expected all-time record high global production, which is to reach 1.2B tons. This forecast is subject to a number of risks, such as volatile fertilizer and energy prices, high freight rates, biofuel policies and weather conditions.

Corn Prices to Lose 10% in 2022, U.S. Exports Double to $16.5B

Jan 17, 2022

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In 2022, the average annual maize price is forecast to drop by 10% y-o-y due to higher global production and lower demand from Asia, after growing by 57% y-o-y to $260 per ton last year. Thanks to rising corn prices and increased demand for feed grains in Canada, U.S. maize export sales reached $16.5B in January-October 2021, doubling compared to the same period a year earlier.

Global Corn Market Maintains Steady Growth Despite Lower Bioethanol Demand

Apr 16, 2021

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Driven by rising demand from the food industry and favourable weather, global corn production increased significantly in 2020. The rise in prices made the raw corn-based production of bioethanol unprofitable amid the low cost of traditional fuels due to the pandemic, resulting in the closure of some distilleries. In the future, the growing demand for alternative fuels is expected to offset this shift and promote the corn market.

Asia's Maize Market - Imports Will Grow Due to Rising Feed Demand

Jul 8, 2020

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In 2019, the Asian maize market was finally on the rise to reach $204.4B after two years of decline. The total...

African Maize Market Reached $35.1B in 2018, Driven by Rising Demand in South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria

Sep 7, 2019

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The countries with the highest volumes of maize production in 2018 were South Africa (18M tons), Nigeria (11M tons), and Ethiopia (8.9M tons).

Global Maize Market - Animal Feed and Biofuel Sectors to Drive Consumption

Sep 25, 2018

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Global Maize Market: In 2017, the global maize market amounted to X tons, posting solid average +X% gains over the last decade. Since 2013, consumption growth has accelerated, against rising demand and a long

Vietnam Emerges as the Fastest Growing Maize Importer

Apr 11, 2018

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The U.S. was the key world maize producing country with an output of about X tons in 2016, which accounted for X% of total global output. The other major producers were China (X%), Brazil (X%) and Ukraine (X>

Which Country Consumes the Most Maize in the World?

Feb 9, 2018

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Global maize consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, surging by +X% against the previous year level.

Which Country Produces the Most Maize in the World?

Oct 31, 2017

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In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of maize production were the United States (X thousand tons), China (X thousand tons), Brazil (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.

Maize Market - Explore Amaizing-Acres’ Corn Maze in Missouri This Fall

Aug 31, 2015

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Designed to bring an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike, the Amaizing-Acres corn maze is certainly a place to visit this fall, a unique opportunity to enjoy a family get away surrounded by nature.