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Maize flour and cereals market in Northern America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The North American maize flour and cereals market saw steady growth from 2018 to 2021, with market volume increasing from 29 million tons to 31.5 million tons. This expansion was supported by rising production over the period.

A significant contraction occurred in 2022 as market volume fell by 10% to 28.2 million tons. This drop was primarily caused by severe droughts in the United States, which reduced maize harvests and tightened raw material supply for flour production. Supply chain disruptions from adverse weather and geopolitical issues further constrained availability. The market stabilized in 2023 with a slight recovery to 28.4 million tons.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize flour and cereals in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Northern America's maize flour and cereals production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2018, production reached its lowest point at 29 046 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 3.1% occurring that year. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase of 3.2%. In 2020, production rose slightly by 1.7% to 30 469 thousand tons.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	3.2%	1.7%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of maize flour and cereals production in Northern America showed significant growth. In 2018, the largest increase of 25.1% was recorded, while 2019 saw a decline of 3.1%. By 2020, production value reached 16 736 million US dollars, marking a robust 13.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 36.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.1%	(3.1%)	13.0%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize flour and cereals from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Northern America's maize flour and cereals exports have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 59 054 tons, with the largest decline of 3.9% occurring that year. By 2020, exports rose by 14.1% to 70 872 tons. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 15.3%, averaging 4.9% annually.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	5.2%	14.1%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and Australia were the key export partners for Northern America's maize flour and cereals in volume terms, together accounting for 20.0% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of maize flour and cereals exports from Northern America surged in 2020 to 38 929 thousand US dollars, up 26.7% from the previous year. In 2019, the largest decline of 1.1% was recorded. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 55.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	(1.1%)	26.7%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Japan and Australia played central roles in Northern America's maize flour and cereals exports by value, together representing 4.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize flour and cereals to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The import volume of maize flour and cereals into Northern America showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2019, with a 7.2-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports reached their minimum of 10 104 tons, with the largest decline of 75.1% that year. By 2020, imports rebounded to 14 737 tons, up 45.9% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.2%)	(75.1%)	45.9%	(41.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for maize flour and cereals in volume terms was fragmented. Italy (3.3%), India (3.0%), and Thailand (2.4%) together accounted for only 8.7% of total imports, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of maize flour and cereals imports into Northern America totaled 63 646 thousand US dollars, increasing by 13.8% from 2019. The largest decline of 4.9% was recorded in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 22.2%, with an average annual rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(4.9%)	13.8%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Northern America's import portfolio for maize flour and cereals in value terms was quite broad. Italy (4.7%), Thailand (4.4%), and India (4.1%) together represented only 13.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io