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Saudi Arabia: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi maize market decreased by 99.9% to less than $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Maize Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, maize production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Maize production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of maize in Saudi Arabia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 5.1%. Over the period under review, the average maize yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of maize were harvested in Saudi Arabia; leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the maize harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Maize Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of maize exported from Saudi Arabia shrank to X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 588%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, maize exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 562% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, maize exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania amounted to +115.1%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for maize exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tanzania amounted to +191.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average maize export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+35.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of maize were imported into Saudi Arabia; with a decrease of -25.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, maize imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest maize supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, maize imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+7.7% per year) and Brazil (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize to Saudi Arabia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.4% per year) and Brazil (-4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of maize consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Brazil, together accounting for 55% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Mexico, Argentina, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 12%.
The countries with the highest volumes of maize production in 2021 were the United States, China and Brazil, with a combined 62% share of global production. Argentina, Ukraine, India, Mexico and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.
In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Argentina, the United States and Brazil, with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Paraguay and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.
In value terms, Oman emerged as the key foreign market for maize exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait, with a 12% share of total exports.
The average maize export price stood at $569 per ton in 2021, declining by -20.3% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average maize import price amounted to $216 per ton, rising by 1.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the maize market in Saudi Arabia. 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 56 - Maize

Country coverage:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

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

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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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