Countries by Corn (Maize) Production 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total corn and maize production in 2025, measured in million metric tonnes according to USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and FAO crop production data. The United States is by a significant margin the world's largest maize producer — cultivating the crop across the Corn Belt states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska in a highly mechanised monoculture system that achieves some of the highest yields per hectare of any large-scale grain production system on Earth. American maize production serves three primary purposes simultaneously: animal feed for the enormous domestic livestock and poultry industry, ethanol production under the Renewable Fuel Standard that consumes roughly 40% of the harvest, and export markets that supply food manufacturers, livestock producers, and ethanol refiners across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in corn production among the leading countries is striking, with the United States producing 390 million tonnes, which is 95 million tonnes more than China's output of 295 million tonnes. Brazil, at 135 million tonnes, is far behind, indicating a significant gap between the top two producers and the rest. The lower production figures from countries like Argentina (58 million tonnes) and India (35 million tonnes) suggest that while these nations are important players, they do not match the scale of U.S. and Chinese production. Factors such as advanced agricultural technology, large-scale farming practices, and favorable climates in the U.S. contribute to its leading position, while challenges in other regions may hinder their growth potential.

Source: USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

Key Findings

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United States leads with 390 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 123 · median: 47.

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Gap in 2025: United States is 24.4× larger than South Africa.