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Ethiopia: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian maize market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Maize Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, maize production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Maize production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average maize yield in Ethiopia stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of maize (green) production in Ethiopia amounted to less than X ha, leveling off at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Maize Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of maize (green) decreased by -2.6% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7,194% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, maize exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 12,671% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, maize exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia amounted to +67.1%.

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Ethiopia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Djibouti ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Somalia totaled +83.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 96%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Djibouti (+36.4%).

Maize Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Maize imports into Ethiopia surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 43% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,062% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 620% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of maize to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +49.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize (green) to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +41.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -5.3% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the maize market in Ethiopia. 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:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024