List of countries by maize exports facts for kids
Did you know that some countries grow so much corn (also called maize) that they sell it to other countries around the world? This article lists the countries that export the most maize, based on data from 2023. It's like a global marketplace for this important crop!
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Top Countries Exporting Maize
Maize, or corn, is one of the most important crops grown globally. It's used for many things, from feeding people and animals to making fuel and other products. When a country grows more maize than it needs, it can sell the extra to other countries. This is called exporting. These exports help countries earn money and ensure that people worldwide have enough food and resources.
What is Maize?
Maize is a type of grain that comes from a tall plant. It's known by different names, like corn in North America. It's a staple food for many people, especially in parts of Africa and Latin America. It's also a key ingredient in animal feed and is used to make things like corn oil, corn syrup, and even ethanol fuel.
How Do Countries Export Maize?
Countries that export maize usually have large farms and good weather for growing it. They also need ways to transport the maize, like ships, trains, or trucks, to get it to other countries. The amount of maize a country exports can change each year depending on harvests, demand from other countries, and global prices.
Leading Maize Exporters in 2023
In 2023, several countries stood out as major players in the global maize market. The values below show how much maize each country exported in United States dollars. This data comes from The Observatory of Economic Complexity, which tracks trade around the world.
- United States: US$19.1 billion (This was about 37.2% of all maize exports worldwide!)
- Argentina: US$9.1 billion (17.6%)
- Ukraine: US$5.9 billion (11.4%)
- Brazil: US$4.2 billion (8.1%)
- Romania: US$1.9 billion (3.8%)
- France: US$1.9 billion (3.8%)
- Hungary: US$1 billion (2%)
- India: US$935.6 million (1.8%)
- South Africa: US$809.3 million (1.6%)
- Russia: US$694.2 million (1.4%)
- Poland: US$633.8 million (1.2%)
- Serbia: US$605.1 million (1.2%)
- Canada: US$491.8 million (1%)
- Bulgaria: US$486.4 million (0.9%)
- Myanmar: US$483.6 million (0.9%)
These numbers show which countries are the biggest suppliers of maize to the rest of the world. The United States is by far the largest exporter, sending out more than a third of all maize exports. Countries like Argentina, Ukraine, and Brazil are also very important.
