Global exports of corn, also known as maize, generated US$48.75 billion in 2025, making it one of the most valuable agricultural commodities traded worldwide.

Compared with US$51.9 billion in 2021, the total value of international corn exports declined by 6.1% over the five-year period. However, export revenues rebounded in 2025, rising 6.9% from US$45.6 billion recorded in 2024.

The world's leading corn exporters in 2025 were the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine, and France. Together, these five countries supplied 82.3% of global corn export value, demonstrating their dominant role in international grain markets.

Corn Exports by Region

North America remained the largest exporting region for corn in 2025, with shipments valued at US$19.5 billion, representing 40% of total global exports.

Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) ranked second, accounting for 32.5% of worldwide corn export revenues.

European suppliers contributed another 22.1% of global exports, while other regions represented smaller shares:

· Asia: 3.3%

· Africa: 2.1%

· Oceania: 0.1%, primarily Australia and New Zealand

For customs and trade classification purposes, corn is categorized under HS Code 1005.

Leading Corn Exporters by Country

The following countries recorded the highest export values for corn during 2025:

1. United States — US$18.9 billion (38.7%)

2. Brazil — US$8.6 billion (17.6%)

3. Argentina — US$6.5 billion (13.4%)

4. Ukraine — US$3.7 billion (7.6%)

5. France — US$2.4 billion (5.0%)

6. Poland — US$792.4 million (1.6%)

7. South Africa — US$759.9 million (1.6%)

8. Romania — US$718.2 million (1.5%)

9. Canada — US$601.4 million (1.2%)

10. Paraguay — US$596.6 million (1.2%)

11. Hungary — US$582.5 million (1.2%)

12. Myanmar — US$579.6 million (1.2%)

13. Austria — US$383.7 million (0.8%)

14. Russia — US$337.7 million (0.7%)

15. India — US$277.0 million (0.6%)

Collectively, these 15 countries accounted for 93.9% of total global corn exports in 2025.

Fastest-Growing Corn Exporters

Several exporters achieved significant year-over-year growth between 2024 and 2025. The strongest performers included:

· Paraguay: +85.1%

· India: +48.2%

· United States: +31.6%

· France: +30.5%

· Canada: +23.3%

· Austria: +11.3%

These gains were driven by stronger harvests, increased export demand, and favorable market conditions.

Countries Recording Export Declines

A number of major corn-exporting countries reported lower export revenues compared with 2024. The most notable declines included:

· Russia: -37.7%

· Ukraine: -26.9%

· Hungary: -21.9%

· Romania: -19.3%

· Myanmar: -16.2%

· South Africa: -11.2%

Despite these reductions, several of these countries remained important suppliers in the global corn trade.

Major Corn Exporting Companies in 2025

According to Tendata export data, the following companies ranked among the world's leading corn exporters in 2025: >>Find More Corn Exporters via Tendata

1. CARGILL AGRICOLA SA — 6.86% market share (US$967.63 million)

2. BUNGE ALIMENTOS SA — 5.67% (US$799.83 million)

3. UNKNOWN CUSTOMER — 5.44% (US$766.94 million)

4. COFCO INTERNATIONAL BRASIL SA — 4.73% (US$667.08 million)

5. LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY BRASIL SA — 2.97% (US$418.68 million)

6. AMAGGI EXPORTACAO AND IMPORTACAO LTDA — 2.56% (US$360.56 million)

7. ADM DO BRASIL LTDA — 2.28% (US$322.14 million)

8. ТОВ ГРАНОВА УКРАЇНА — 2.13% (US$300.56 million)

9. ТОВ СП НІБУЛОН УКРАЇНА — 1.96% (US$276.71 million)

10. BTG PACTUAL COMMODITIES SERTRADING SA — 1.96% (US$276.64 million)

These companies were among the most influential participants in the international corn trade, supplying grain to food processors, feed manufacturers, and agricultural markets around the world throughout 2025.