Mexico’s Leading Role in Global Corn Production and Market Trends

Cereals

Abstract

In corn production, it is notable that Mexico will be the largest producer with 15.6 Mt in 2021. This figure reflects the trend of the past few years and shows that Mexico is the leading producer of corn globally. Corn is a versatile crop used not only for food but also for livestock and industrial products, so it is in high demand around the world. Corn is an important cereal grain, especially in the Americas, and Mexico is one of its centers. Due to climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology, corn production in Mexico has been stable and expanding. However, factors such as climate change and changes in agricultural policies mean that future production volumes remain uncertain. Therefore, it is important to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and promote technological innovation.

Corn as food (worldwide)

In corn production, it is notable that Mexico achieved a record 15.6 Mt in 2021, growing to its peak production. This growth is part of a long-standing trend and shows that Mexico has established itself as a major producer of corn. Corn is essential for the food and livestock industries, and global demand is growing. Mexico’s peaking of production underscores its importance. This is likely due to improved climatic conditions and agricultural techniques. However, uncertainties remain regarding the sustainability of production and future growth. Climate change and changes in agricultural policies may affect future production. To address these challenges, it is important to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and promote technological innovation.

Corn as food (worldwide)
agri

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

Corn as food (latest year, countries around the world)

In 2021, Mexico was the world’s largest producer of corn, producing a total of 141 Mt. This is about 18 times the average production. Corn is a globally important cereal and is widely used in the food and livestock industries. Therefore, the increase in production is considered to be in response to global demand. In particular, in major producing countries such as Mexico, production is expanding due to climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology. On the other hand, corn prices are affected by the balance between demand and supply. Although global production is increasing, prices fluctuate due to factors such as fluctuations in demand and climate change. Under these circumstances, farmers and governments need to aim for sustainable production while stabilizing supply and demand. In addition, it is important to improve agricultural policies and promote technological innovation while taking into account fluctuations in market prices.

Corn as food (latest year, countries around the world)
agri

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

Corn Food (Continent)

Since 1961, Africa has been the world’s largest producer of corn. This trend reflects the growth and development of agriculture in African countries. Maize is an important food crop in Africa and is consumed as a staple food in many regions. Therefore, increased production contributes to food security in the region. The expansion of corn production in Africa is supported by various factors, including improved agricultural technology and productivity, and improved access to markets. On the other hand, there are risks that may affect production due to factors such as climate change and natural disasters. For this reason, it is important to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and promote technological innovation. In addition, the expansion of corn production in Africa is thought to contribute to regional economic growth and job creation. It is expected that corn production in Africa will continue to increase in importance and contribute to the sustainable development of the region.

Corn Food (Continent)
agri

The maximum is the latest one, 4.72G of Asia

Corn as food (latest year, continental)

Africa was the largest producer of corn in 2021, producing 57.4 Mt. This figure reflects past trends and shows that Africa is the major producer of corn globally. Corn is an important food crop in Africa and is consumed as a staple food in many regions. Corn production in Africa has been growing steadily due to factors such as advances in agricultural technology and the expansion of farmland. On the other hand, there are risks that could affect production due to factors such as climate change and natural disasters. For this reason, it is important to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and promote technological innovation. In addition, the expansion of corn production in Africa also contributes to regional economic growth and job creation. The average global production is 20.1 Mt, and it can be seen that Africa accounts for the majority of this. It is expected that corn production in Africa will continue to increase in importance in the future and contribute to regional food security and economic development.

Corn as food (latest year, continental)
agri

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

Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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