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Maize market in Guinea-Bissau

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The maize market in Guinea-Bissau exhibited strong and consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume rising from 7 014 t to 21 004 t. This expansion took place within an economy where agriculture is the primary economic activity, supported by public sector involvement and opportunities for small and medium enterprises in food production and processing.

Specific initiatives accelerated this growth. Starting in 2020, poverty alleviation programs that financed income-generating activities and strengthened technical capabilities in rural communities helped boost agricultural output. The launch of the WACOMP-GB project in 2021, backed by UNIDO and the European Union, introduced fruit and vegetable processing units, adding value and stimulating the broader agro-industrial sector, including maize production. The project's continuation through 2022 and 2023 focused on improving processing, commercialization, and the overall competitiveness of the agricultural value chain.

Government policy measures further reinforced the market's upward trajectory. In 2023, authorities announced price reductions for basic necessities and emphasized agriculture as a governmental priority to ensure supply and price stability, supporting market volume. Into 2024, efforts to install agro-industrial processing units across various regions continue, aiming to further strengthen the agricultural value chain.

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 Guinea-Bissau
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Guinea-Bissau in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize in Guinea-Bissau

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Guinea-Bissau's maize production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 13,470 tons of maize, which represents a 39.2% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 92.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 24.4%. The smallest change occurred in 2018, with production remaining stable.

Annual dynamics of production in Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	38.3%	39.2%	24.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Guinea-Bissau

Market research indicates that Guinea-Bissau did not export any maize between 2017 and 2020.

Imports maize to Guinea-Bissau

Imports in kind, kg

The maize import market showed significant volatility during this period. From 2017 to 2019, imports fluctuated dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 28 times. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 2,040 kg, marking an 85.6% decline. However, in 2020, imports rebounded sharply to approximately 6,065 kg, a 197.3% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.9%)	(85.6%)	197.3%	(52.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was the primary source of maize imports for Guinea-Bissau, consistently accounting for 92.1% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of maize imports also experienced notable fluctuations. In 2017, import values reached their highest level, but by 2019, they had fallen to a low of $2,536, representing a 78.5% decline from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2019 was 10.4-fold. In 2020, import values recovered to $8,138, a 220.9% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea-Bissau in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.5%)	(55.2%)	220.9%	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the value of maize imports to Guinea-Bissau was overwhelmingly dominated by Portugal, which accounted for 93.3% 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 Guinea-Bissau in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io