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Maize market in Guyana

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The maize market in Guyana experienced considerable volatility in volume between 2018 and 2023, with domestic production holding steady at 4 000 t per year. Market size, derived primarily from imports, fell from 44 184 t in 2018 to 36 949 t in 2019, then rebounded to a peak of 54 517 t in 2021.

After the 2021 high, the market contracted to 44 682 t in 2022 before expanding again to 51 511 t in 2023. These shifts closely mirrored changes in import volumes, which ranged from nearly 33 000 t to over 50 000 t annually, highlighting the market's reliance on foreign supply.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Guyana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guyana 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Guyana, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guyana by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 in Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In Guyana, maize production remained virtually unchanged in 2021, with 4 000 tonnes produced, matching the previous year's output. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2019, each at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Maize production in Guyana increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 4 477 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-on-year gain of 3.5%. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 11.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	7.3%	3.5%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Guyana

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, maize deliveries from Guyana declined in 2021. The country exported 14 tonnes of maize, indicating an abrupt decline of 45.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 44%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 25 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 69.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.8%	55.3%	(45.4%)	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guyana's maize exports in kind showed a pronounced dependence on the United States, with this market accounting for 96.8% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Export volumes reached their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.8 times. In 2021, Guyana's maize export volume reached 15 thousand US dollars, down by 43.5% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 27 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 70.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.3%	66.7%	(43.5%)	17.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, the United States effectively monopolised maize exports from Guyana in value terms, taking 93.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize to Guyana

Imports in kind, t

Guyana's maize imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, registering 50 530 tonnes, up by 35.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports grew by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 32 965 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in the same year at 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	12.8%	35.9%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States remained the dominant and almost sole destination for maize imports in kind to Guyana, with a share of 95.2%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, differing by 2 times. In 2021, Guyana imported 22 311 thousand US dollars worth of maize, marking a gain of 94.7% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 957 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year at 17.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	4.6%	94.7%	18.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the partner structure of maize imports in value terms was dominated by the United States, which consistently accounted for 95.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io