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Cuba: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in the Cuban maize market, when its value decreased by -20.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Maize Production in Cuba

In value terms, maize production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 53%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Maize Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, shipments abroad of maize (green) increased by 497% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed pronounced growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Cuba, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -16.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize exports from Cuba, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +3.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+34.5%).

Maize Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, purchases abroad of maize (green) increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 333%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, maize imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 852,500% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main maize supplier to Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +45.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize to Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +24.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +59.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of maize consumption, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, maize consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Croatia, fourfold. Nigeria ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.
The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of maize production, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, maize production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, threefold. Croatia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.2% share.
In value terms, Spain constituted the largest supplier of maize to Cuba.
In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for maize exports from Cuba, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 14% share of total exports.
The average maize export price stood at $2,496 per ton in 2021, waning by -27.1% against the previous year.
The average maize import price stood at $1,231 per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the maize market in Cuba. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)

Country coverage:

  • Cuba

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Cuba
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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