The USDA report also forecasts a 6% rise in maize consumption, reaching 4.4 million metric tons.
This initiative aims to exploit the region’s potential to become a major maize producer.
This shift in Morocco’s wheat sourcing is largely attributed to shortages in French wheat production.
South Africa’s maize output for the 2023-24 production season stands at approximately 13.34 million tonnes, down 26% for white maize and 12% for yellow maize.