全球玉米市场报告(2017-2021年)
In terms of consumption volume, the global corn meal market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.95% during 2017-2021. The Americas was the largest consumer of cornmeal in 2016, followed by Asia-Pacific (APAC).The growing demand for Latin foods and the growing population of Hispanics are the prime factors driving the demand for corn four. In addition, the growth in the baking industry and food service segments and the growing popularity of corn-based snack products are the other drivers for the market growth.Despite these growth drivers, the market faces challenges such as the fluctuations in corn supply that are affecting the prices and the other major challenge is the growing concerns over the consumption of genetically modified (GM) corn that are restricted in many regions such as the US and EU.Established vendors are forming partnerships and strategic alliances, and such trends are expected to gain prominence in the market. Further, the trending acceptance of dry corn flour method instead of the traditional cooked-corn method by many vendors can have a significant impact on the market.