US Leads Global Corn Production with 349 Mt – Key Trends

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Abstract
Corn production (worldwide)
Corn production (latest year, world)
Corn production (continent)
Corn production (latest year, continental)
Main data
Reference

Abstract

Corn production is important globally, with the United States shown to be the largest producer in 2022 (349 Mt). High productivity is maintained due to the geographical conditions and technological developments in the United States. Meanwhile, production in other regions may be limited due to climatic conditions and land use constraints. In addition, with the spread of genetic engineering technology, there is a trend toward improved crop yields and resistance to pests and diseases. Under these circumstances, efforts toward sustainable agriculture and food security are becoming increasingly important.

Corn production (worldwide)

Corn production has expanded globally for many years. The United States, in particular, is a major producer, achieving a record production of 412 Mt in 2016. However, production has declined compared to subsequent years, falling to 84.6% in 2022. This is due to various factors, including climate change and changes in agricultural policies. Meanwhile, other countries are also working to increase corn production, and global supplies are stable. Technological innovations for sustainable agriculture and productivity improvement are also being actively adopted. Under these circumstances, adaptation to climate change and sustainability are important factors for the future of agriculture.

The maximum is 1.46G[2021] of China, and the current value is about 97.8%

Corn production (latest year, world)

As of 2022, the world corn market is dominated by the United States, which is the largest producer, producing 349 Mt. The average production is 6.84 Mt, with a total production reaching 1.16 gt. A notable feature so far is that the United States has always been the leading producer, with its production accounting for the majority of the overall market. In addition, the demand for corn is stable, and it is used for a wide range of purposes, including food, feed, and ethanol production. Advances in agricultural technology and the spread of genetic engineering technology have improved productivity and stabilized global supply. On the other hand, factors such as climate change and bad weather may cause fluctuations in production in some regions. Going forward, as the importance of sustainable agriculture increases, efficient production and consideration for the environment will be required.

The maximum is 1.43G of China, the average is 46.4M, and the total is 7.79G

Corn production (continent)

Corn production has been growing steadily for a long time. North America, in particular, is the world’s corn production center due to its rich agricultural resources and technological innovation. In 2016, the highest production volume ever recorded was 426 Mt, but it has since declined slightly and is currently at 85.2% of its peak. This is partly due to climate change and weather, but mainly due to changes in agricultural policies and demand. Corn production is diversifying with the increase in global food demand and changes in energy demand. The introduction of genetic engineering technology and sustainable agriculture efforts are also important to balance productivity improvement and environmental consideration. In the future, adaptation to climate change and sustainability efforts will become increasingly important in global corn production.

The maximum is the latest one, 4.72G of Asia

Corn production (latest year, continental)

Asia has demonstrated its importance as the largest producing region in global corn production. It achieved a record production of 390 Mt in 2022, with the global average production of 189 Mt, bringing the total production to 1.13 gt. A notable feature so far is the rapid expansion of corn production due to agricultural development and technological advances in Asia. Countries such as China and India in particular have played an important role in increasing agricultural production. In addition, with the increase in global food demand and economic growth, corn is widely used as food, feed, and industrial raw materials. On the other hand, production volumes may fluctuate in some regions due to factors such as climate change and natural disasters. As the importance of sustainable agriculture increases, it is also noteworthy that various regions around the world, including Asia, are working to improve agricultural productivity and take the environment into consideration.

The maximum is 4.72G of Asia, the average is 1.47G, and the total is 7.37G

Main data

Others(Corn, Population) [G]
	World	Asia	Lower-middle-income countries	Upper-middle-income countries	Africa	China	India	High-income countries	Europe	Low-income countries
2022	7.98	4.72	3.45	2.56	1.43	1.43	1.42	1.22	0.74	0.72
2021	7.91	4.68	3.41	2.55	1.37	1.46	1.41	1.22	0.74	0.7
2020	7.84	4.65	3.37	2.54	1.34	1.46	1.4	1.22	0.74	0.68
2019	7.76	4.61	3.33	2.53	1.3	1.45	1.38	1.21	0.74	0.66
2018	7.68	4.57	3.28	2.52	1.26	1.45	1.37	1.21	0.74	0.64
2017	7.6	4.53	3.24	2.5	1.23	1.44	1.35	1.2	0.74	0.63
2016	7.51	4.48	3.19	2.48	1.2	1.43	1.34	1.2	0.74	0.61
2015	7.43	4.44	3.14	2.46	1.17	1.43	1.32	1.19	0.74	0.59
2014	7.34	4.39	3.1	2.44	1.14	1.42	1.31	1.18	0.74	0.58
2013	7.25	4.35	3.05	2.42	1.11	1.41	1.29	1.18	0.74	0.56
2012	7.16	4.3	3.01	2.4	1.08	1.4	1.27	1.17	0.74	0.55
2011	7.07	4.25	2.96	2.38	1.02	1.39	1.26	1.16	0.73	0.54
2010	6.99	4.2	2.91	2.36	0.99	1.38	1.24	1.15	0.73	0.52
2009	6.9	4.09	2.87	2.35	0.91	1.38	1.22	1.15	0.74	0.51
2008	6.81	4.04	2.82	2.33	0.89	1.37	1.21	1.14	0.74	0.49
2007	6.73	4	2.78	2.31	0.87	1.36	1.19	1.13	0.74	0.48
2006	6.64	3.96	2.74	2.29	0.85	1.36	1.17	1.12	0.73	0.46
2005	6.56	3.91	2.69	2.28	0.83	1.35	1.15	1.11	0.73	0.45
2004	6.48	3.87	2.65	2.26	0.81	1.34	1.14	1.1	0.73	0.44
2003	6.39	3.83	2.6	2.24	0.79	1.33	1.12	1.09	0.73	0.43
2002	6.31	3.78	2.56	2.23	0.77	1.32	1.1	1.09	0.73	0.41
2001	6.23	3.74	2.51	2.21	0.75	1.32	1.08	1.08	0.73	0.4
2000	6.15	3.69	2.47	2.19	0.74	1.31	1.06	1.07	0.73	0.39
1999	6.07	3.65	2.42	2.17	0.72	1.3	1.04	1.07	0.73	0.38
1998	5.99	3.6	2.38	2.16	0.7	1.29	1.02	1.06	0.73	0.37
1997	5.91	3.56	2.33	2.14	0.68	1.29	1	1.05	0.73	0.36
1996	5.83	3.51	2.29	2.12	0.67	1.28	0.98	1.05	0.73	0.35
1995	5.74	3.46	2.24	2.1	0.65	1.27	0.96	1.04	0.73	0.34
1994	5.66	3.41	2.2	2.08	0.64	1.25	0.95	1.03	0.73	0.33
1993	5.58	3.36	2.15	2.05	0.62	1.24	0.93	1.02	0.73	0.32
1992	5.49	3.31	2.11	2.03	0.61	1.23	0.91	1.02	0.73	0.31
1991	5.41	3.18	2.07	2.01	0.6	1.21	0.89	1.01	0.79	0.3
1990	5.32	3.13	2.02	1.98	0.58	1.19	0.87	1	0.79	0.3
1989	5.22	3.07	1.98	1.95	0.57	1.17	0.85	0.99	0.79	0.29
1988	5.13	3.01	1.93	1.92	0.55	1.15	0.83	0.99	0.78	0.28
1987	5.04	2.95	1.89	1.88	0.54	1.13	0.82	0.98	0.78	0.27
1986	4.95	2.89	1.84	1.85	0.52	1.11	0.8	0.97	0.77	0.27
1985	4.86	2.83	1.8	1.82	0.51	1.09	0.78	0.96	0.77	0.26
1984	4.78	2.77	1.76	1.79	0.49	1.07	0.76	0.96	0.77	0.25
1983	4.69	2.72	1.72	1.76	0.48	1.05	0.75	0.95	0.76	0.25
1982	4.61	2.67	1.67	1.73	0.47	1.04	0.73	0.94	0.76	0.24
1981	4.52	2.61	1.63	1.71	0.45	1.02	0.71	0.94	0.75	0.23
1980	4.44	2.56	1.59	1.68	0.44	1.01	0.7	0.93	0.75	0.23
1979	4.37	2.51	1.55	1.65	0.43	0.99	0.68	0.92	0.75	0.23
1978	4.29	2.47	1.51	1.63	0.42	0.98	0.67	0.91	0.74	0.22
1977	4.22	2.42	1.48	1.6	0.41	0.97	0.65	0.9	0.74	0.21
1976	4.14	2.37	1.44	1.58	0.4	0.95	0.64	0.9	0.73	0.21
1975	4.07	2.32	1.41	1.55	0.39	0.93	0.62	0.89	0.73	0.2
1974	4	2.27	1.38	1.52	0.38	0.92	0.61	0.88	0.72	0.2
1973	3.92	2.22	1.35	1.49	0.37	0.9	0.6	0.87	0.72	0.19
1972	3.84	2.17	1.32	1.46	0.36	0.88	0.58	0.87	0.71	0.19
1971	3.77	2.12	1.29	1.43	0.35	0.85	0.57	0.86	0.71	0.18
1970	3.7	2.07	1.26	1.4	0.34	0.83	0.56	0.85	0.7	0.18
1969	3.62	2.02	1.23	1.37	0.33	0.81	0.55	0.84	0.7	0.17
1968	3.55	1.97	1.2	1.34	0.32	0.79	0.53	0.83	0.69	0.17
1967	3.48	1.92	1.17	1.31	0.31	0.77	0.52	0.82	0.69	0.16
1966	3.41	1.88	1.14	1.28	0.31	0.75	0.51	0.81	0.68	0.16
1965	3.34	1.83	1.12	1.25	0.3	0.73	0.5	0.8	0.68	0.16
1964	3.27	1.79	1.09	1.22	0.29	0.71	0.49	0.79	0.67	0.15
1963	3.2	1.75	1.07	1.18	0.28	0.7	0.48	0.78	0.66	0.15
1962	3.13	1.72	1.04	1.15	0.28	0.69	0.47	0.78	0.65	0.15
1961	3.07	1.69	1.02	1.13	0.27	0.68	0.46	0.77	0.65	0.14