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Global Millet Markets 2019-2024 - India Dominates Global Production & Africa Dominates Global Consumption

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Monday, July 22, 2019

India, Niger, and China are the largest producers of millet in the world, accounting for more than 55% of global production.

Key Points: 
  • India, Niger, and China are the largest producers of millet in the world, accounting for more than 55% of global production.
  • However, in recent years, millet production has increased dramatically in Africa.
  • More than 50% of the millet production is currently finding its way into alternative uses as opposed to its consumption only as a staple.
  • More than 40% of global millet consumption is held by African countries mainly Niger, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina, and Sudan.