The United States remains the primary leader in global corn production with a share of 31.7% in 2024, followed by China at 22.69%, Brazil at 10.57%, and Argentina at 4.51%. Notably, there has been significant year-on-year growth for Brazil (5.02%) and Pakistan (8.99%), while Ukraine (-3.8%) and Mexico (-0.86%) have shown declines. Over the last five years, certain countries like Afghanistan (19.43%), Guinea-Bissau (16.47%), and Venezuela (14.04%) demonstrated remarkable growth rates, in stark contrast to declines seen in Morocco (-23.96%) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-6.69%).
Future trends to watch for include the continued agricultural advancements in Brazil and South Africa, nations currently expanding at notable rates, as well as the role of geopolitical influences on Ukraine's output. Additionally, climate change impacts and technological advancements in crop yields and farming practices will shape corn production distributions across the globe. Monitoring emerging markets such as Pakistan and Venezuela, which are swiftly increasing their share, will also be insightful for predicting shifts in global corn production dynamics.
Top countries in Corn Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 31.7 | 2023 | +11.08% | +1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 22.69 | 2023 | -0.072% | +1.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 10.57 | 2023 | -5.84% | +5.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 4.51 | 2023 | +61.76% | +1.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 2.81 | 2023 | -9.94% | +4.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 2.42 | 2023 | +9.26% | -3.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 2.17 | 2023 | -5.62% | -0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 1.38 | 2023 | -1.75% | +7.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 1.31 | 2023 | +1.06% | +6.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 1.25 | 2023 | +5.23% | +1.96% | View data |
