Maize Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Maize Market Report is Segmented by Geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa). The Report Analyzes Production (volume), Consumption (value and Volume), Import (value and Volume) and Export (value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of Maize Across the Globe. The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (metric Tons) for the Above-Mentioned Segments.

Maize Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Maize Market Size

Maize Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 360.15 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 415.49 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 2.90 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America

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Maize Market Analysis

The Maize Market size is estimated at USD 360.15 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 415.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The maize market is expanding due to rising demand for this versatile cereal grain. Maize, commonly known as corn, contains antioxidants like phenols and phytosterols. Maize has multiple uses, including animal feed, consumer products, industrial goods, and food processing. Maize is also used in ethanol fuel production, and its cobs have industrial applications due to their absorbent properties.

FAOSTAT 2024 statistics show that over 170 countries produced approximately 1,163.5 million metric tons of maize from 203.5 million hectares in 2022, with an average yield of 5,718.3 kg per hectare. Global maize consumption is distributed as follows: 61% for feed, 17% for food, and 22% for industrial use. To cater to the increasing demand, production is reported to increase globally. According to FAOSTAT, maize production in the Asia Pacific region increased to 389.9 million metric tons in 2022 from 373.7 million metric tons in the previous year. 

Meat consumption is increasing globally, driving the demand for maize as feed for poultry and swine. According to FAOSTAT, the global poultry birds slaughtered increased to 79.7 billion in 2022 from 78.3 billion in 2021. Additionally, Maize is a primary agricultural commodity for ethanol production. In the United States, approximately one-third of maize production is utilized for ethanol. The growing significance of biofuels contributes to the expansion of the maize market. The increasing demand for maize due to these factors is driving its production. According to FAOSTAT, maize production in the Asia Pacific region increased to 389.9 million metric tons in 2022 from 373.7 million metric tons in the previous year.

  

Maize Market News

  • October 2024: The Himachal Pradesh state government in India has set a support price of USD 3.57 per quintal for maize cultivated using natural farming techniques.
  • October 2024: China is enhancing agricultural productivity by approving the commercial-scale cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops. The country has authorized 64 varieties of GM maize for large-scale planting.
  • October 2022: Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, inaugurated a new maize processing factory at Nsuta-Kwagye in the Sekyere-Central District of the Ashanti Region, as part of the "One District, One Factory" initiative. The facility is equipped with modern processing equipment, including a maize drying plant and a grit milling machine.

Maize Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rising Demand for Animal Feed
    • 4.2.2 Technological Advancements in Agriculture
    • 4.2.3 Favourable Trade Policies
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Climate Change and Weather Variability
    • 4.3.2 Rising Input Costs
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis)
    • 5.1.1 North America
    • 5.1.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.2 Canada
    • 5.1.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.1.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.1.2 Europe
    • 5.1.2.1 Spain
    • 5.1.2.2 Italy
    • 5.1.2.3 France
    • 5.1.2.4 Germany
    • 5.1.2.5 Russia
    • 5.1.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.1.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.1.3.1 India
    • 5.1.3.2 China
    • 5.1.3.3 Vietnam
    • 5.1.3.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.1.4 South America
    • 5.1.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.1.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.1.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.1.5 Africa
    • 5.1.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.1.5.2 Nigeria
    • 5.1.5.3 Rest of Africa

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Maize Industry Segmentation

Maize is a cereal crop that is cultivated for feed and consumption purposes. It is known as the queen of cereals. The market studied for this report includes maize traded both domestically and internationally. It does not include processed products manufactured using maize. The maize market is segmented by geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa). The report analyzes production (volume), consumption (value and volume), import (value and volume) export (value and volume), and price trend analysis of maize across the globe. The report offers market size and forecast in terms of value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for the above-mentioned segments.

Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis) North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Spain
Italy
France
Germany
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific India
China
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Africa South Africa
Nigeria
Rest of Africa
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Maize Market Research FAQs

How big is the Maize Market?

The Maize Market size is expected to reach USD 360.15 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.9% to reach USD 415.49 billion by 2030.

What is the current Maize Market size?

In 2025, the Maize Market size is expected to reach USD 360.15 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Maize Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Maize Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Maize Market.

What years does this Maize Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Maize Market size was estimated at USD 349.71 billion. The report covers the Maize Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Maize Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Maize Industry Report

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