10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil
10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil
10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of
Corn Oil - According to
the FAO Statistical Database in 2026, there are 10 World’s Biggest Country
Producers of Corn Oil in 2023. These countries have huge productions of maize
oil (corn oil). Functionally, Corn oil is the oil extracted from corn seeds and
could be used as cooking oil which has a high smoke
point (typically around 232°C or 450°F). It also is used as liquid fat in cakes, breads, and other baked goods to keep
them moist and tender, and a popular base for salad dressings, mayonnaise, and
commercially produced margarines. Furthermore, some corn oil also can be
used as soap, salve, paint, erasers, and others.
Maize (Zea mays) as the main crops to produce the corn oil is one of the most planted crops in the World besides Soybean (Glycine max), Wheat (Triticum spp), and Paddy (Oryza sativa). Statistically, in the year of 2024, the world's area harvested of maize plants is around 209,954,361 hectares and world's Production of maize (corn) reached 1,218,205,574 tons. Commonly, besides it can generate maize oil, maize is multifunctional crops that can be used to fulfil human consumption and animal feed. In biological taxonomy, The Maize (Zea mays) can be classified into Ordo: Poales; Famili: Poaceae; Subfamili: Panicoideae; Ordo: Andropogoneae; Genus: Zea. This crop, Zea mays, still has a close relation with paddy (oryza sativa), Wheat (Triticum), Barley (Hordeum vulgare), sorghum (Sorghum spp) due to the same family of poaceae.
The World’s Production of Maize Oil from 1961 to 2023
|
Years |
World's Production
of Corn Oil |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
1961 |
348,776 |
|
1962 |
366,953 |
|
1963 |
376,799 |
|
1964 |
396,955 |
|
1965 |
434,698 |
|
1966 |
440,523 |
|
1967 |
447,544 |
|
1968 |
451,615 |
|
1969 |
473,903 |
|
1970 |
493,599 |
|
1971 |
506,149 |
|
1972 |
525,913 |
|
1973 |
559,051 |
|
1974 |
578,930 |
|
1975 |
543,793 |
|
1976 |
647,915 |
|
1977 |
689,397 |
|
1978 |
739,672 |
|
1979 |
795,015 |
|
1980 |
833,181 |
|
1981 |
881,419 |
|
1982 |
931,672 |
|
1983 |
992,872 |
|
1984 |
1,054,219 |
|
1985 |
1,148,218 |
|
1986 |
1,174,547 |
|
1987 |
1,247,436 |
|
1988 |
1,286,456 |
|
1989 |
1,303,666 |
|
1990 |
1,356,065 |
|
1991 |
1,448,255 |
|
1992 |
1,524,605 |
|
1993 |
1,568,217 |
|
1994 |
1,614,161 |
|
1995 |
1,785,066 |
|
1996 |
1,734,116 |
|
1997 |
1,797,788 |
|
1998 |
1,862,785 |
|
1999 |
1,888,198 |
|
2000 |
1,944,821 |
|
2001 |
1,915,983 |
|
2002 |
1,943,531 |
|
2003 |
1,995,811 |
|
2004 |
1,967,171 |
|
2005 |
2,075,131 |
|
2006 |
2,180,180 |
|
2007 |
2,289,295 |
|
2008 |
2,285,844 |
|
2009 |
2,226,971 |
|
2010 |
2,282,251 |
|
2011 |
2,351,914 |
|
2012 |
2,369,809 |
|
2013 |
2,355,411 |
|
2014 |
2,526,116 |
|
2015 |
2,747,784 |
|
2016 |
2,957,647 |
|
2017 |
3,233,277 |
|
2018 |
3,376,423 |
|
2019 |
2,915,249 |
|
2020 |
2,990,418 |
|
2021 |
3,093,269 |
|
2022 |
3,053,515 |
|
2023 |
3,079,477 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
According
to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the world’s production of corn
oil has increased gradually from 1961 to 2023. In the year of 1961, the world’s
production of corn oil was just 348 thousand tons, and it had become 3.07
million tons in 2023. Overall, the world’s production of maize oil has
increased more than 2.5 million tons in more than 25 years. Specifically, in
continent regions, the corn oil production can be found into some regions.
America region still become the major production region of corn oil production
in 2023. The production of corn oil from the Americas reached 1.6 million tons
followed by Asia and Europe with output of corn oil production with 854
thousand tons and 405 thousand tons, respectively. Lastly, Africa still can
produce 185 thousand tons and Oceania with 2.3 thousand tons.
The World’s Production of Corn Coil Based on Continental Region in 2023
|
Continental Region |
Production of Corn
Oil in 2023 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
185,818 |
|
Americas |
1,632,078 |
|
Asia |
854,219 |
|
Europe |
405,012 |
|
Oceania |
2,351 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
Furthermore,
based on the Country statistics database, there are countries which have huge
production of Corn Oil in 2023. Here are the 10 World’s Biggest Corn Oil
Producers In 2023. These data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate
Database in 2026.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil in 2023
|
Rank |
Countries |
Production of Corn
Oil in 2023 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
United States of
America |
1,062,867 |
|
2 |
China, mainland |
540,000 |
|
3 |
Brazil |
306,786 |
|
4 |
South Africa |
86,800 |
|
5 |
Türkiye |
80,400 |
|
6 |
Canada |
79,300 |
|
7 |
Italy |
78,500 |
|
8 |
Japan |
75,533 |
|
9 |
Venezuela
(Bolivarian Republic of) |
68,211 |
|
10 |
Belgium |
64,600 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil
1.United States of America
The United States of America still become
the biggest producer of Corn Oil in 2023. Statistically, the production of Corn
Oil from the United States of America reached 1,062,867 tons. The production of corn oil can be looked at
by the Zea mays cultivation in this country. The output of corn oil depends on
the harvested area of Zea Mays as raw material. Geographically, the area of
maize production is concentrated in the Heartland region including Illinois,
Iowa, Indiana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, and Missouri. Functionally, corn oil in the USA is used for cooking oils, health, and care industry as the
ingredients in making soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, and household products, fuel
industry as feedstock for biodiesel and renewable fuels as part of biofuel
blending mandates.
2.China, mainland
China is the 2nd biggest
producer of Corn Oil in 2023. Statistically, the production of Corn Oil from
China reached 540,000 tons. Geographically, the production of corn in China is
concentrated in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Shandong, Henan, Inner Mongolia, and Hebei
provinces. Commonly, the usage of maize oil or corn
oil in China is cooking oil.
3.Brazil
Brazil is the 3rd biggest
producer of Corn Oil in 2023. Statistically, the production of Corn Oil from
Brazil reached 306,786 tons. Geographically, there are some states that have
become the main region of corn production as raw material of Corn oil. Some of
the states that have huge contributions are Minas Gerais, Paraná, the State of
Mato Grosso. Commonly known as óleo de milho, the
corn oil in Brazil is used as Edible Corn Oil as cooking oil and Distillers
Corn Oil (DCO).
4.South Africa
South
Africa became the 4th biggest producer of Corn Oil in 2023. Overall,
the production of Corn Oil from South Africa reached 86,800 tons. Based on the
plantation area of maize as raw material of Corn Oil, there are some states
with a huge contribution of corn production in Africa. The states of South
Africa that become the major area of corn production are Free State, Mpumalanga
and North West provinces.
5.Türkiye
Türkiye is the 5th biggest
producer of Corn Oil in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Database in
2026, the production of Corn Oil from Turkey reached 80,400 tons.
Geographically, some of the major regions of maize cultivation are in the
Mediterranean region, South-eastern Anatolia region, Inner Anatolia region, and
Aegean region. In Turkish language, the corn oil is
known as "Mısır Yağı". In Türkiye,
compared to sunflower oil, and soybean oil, the production of Corn oil contributes
a small portion of vegetable oil, only 5% of the total production.
6.Canada
Canada is the 6th biggest
producer of Corn Oil in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Database in
2022, the production of corn oil from Canada reached 79,300 tons.
Geographically, there are some regions of maize cultivation in Canada. Some of
the regions are Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Functionally,
the corn oil in Canada is used as Distillers Corn Oil (DCO).
7.Italy
Italy is the 7th biggest
producer of corn oil in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Database in
2026, the production of corn oil from Pizza’s country reached 78,500 tons.
Geographically, some of the maize cultivation in Italy can be found in the
provinces of Milano, Como, Cremona, Bergamo, Brescia and Mantova, Turin, and
Rovigo. Functionally, in Italy, corn oil can be used
cooking oil with a popular brand, namely "Olio Cuore"
8.Japan
Japan still became the 8th
biggest producer of Corn Oil in 2023. Based on the FAO Statistical Database In
2026, the production of corn oil from this country reached 75,531 tons.
Statistically, Hokkaido still dominates domestic corn production in Japan.
Meanwhile, compared to its consumption, as a country with
a lack of arable
land to grow the zea mays (Corn), Japan must still import many corn from the USA and Brazil.
Commonly, in Japan, Corn oil holds a premium status for specific culinary
applications regarded as highly prized by both home cooks and professional
chefs for deep-frying iconic Japanese dishes. Furthermore, because corn oil does not cloud or solidify in the refrigerator,
it is commonly utilized by Japan's mayonnaise and salad dressing industry.
9. Venezuela
Statistically, according to the FAO
Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of corn oil from
Venezuela reached 68,211 tons in 2023. Functionally,
in this Country, Corn oil still has a premium position in Venezuelan cuisine
used in the making of some Venezuelan foods, including empanadas, tequeños, and
tajadas.
10. Belgium
Belgium is the 10th biggest
producer of Corn Oil in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate
Database in 2024, the production of corn oil from Tin Tintin’s country reached
64,600 tons. Functionally, Corn oil is heavily
utilized by Belgium's food processing sector as an ingredient in margarines,
mayonnaise, and bottled salad dressings.
The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil in 2023
The Table Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Corn Oil in 2023
Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producders Corn Oil
FAOSTAT.
2026. Production of Oil, maize: top 10 producers (2023).Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize on January 4th, 2026.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).