The global maize production landscape is dominated by the United States, holding a substantial 31.17% share of gross production. China follows with 22.53%, while Brazil is the third largest contributor at 8.49%. Other notable producers include Argentina (5.59%) and Ukraine (3.08%). Over the last two years, the United States and China have shown positive production increases of 1.52% and 1.99% respectively. Brazil and Argentina have exhibited significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 5.37% and 10.14%. Conversely, some countries such as Indonesia and Romania have experienced declines of -5.81% and -2.42% respectively.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include the continued competitiveness of Brazil and Argentina, both experiencing strong growth. Meanwhile, the growth in countries like Pakistan (14.17%), Poland (15.66%), and Thailand (0.23%), despite lower current shares, may indicate shifting production dynamics. The impact of climate change, technological advancements, and agricultural policies will also be critical in shaping the future landscape of global maize production.
Top countries in Maize (corn) Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 31.17 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 22.53 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 8.49 | 2023 | +3.13% | +5.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 5.59 | 2023 | +6.44% | +10.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 3.08 | 2023 | +8.34% | +1.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 2.54 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 2.21 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Indonesia | 1.78 | 2023 | +1.34% | -5.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.31 | 2023 | +9.94% | -2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 1.28 | 2023 | +3.64% | +7.23% | View data |
