This statistic ranks the leading customers of U.S. corn in 2023, broken down by country. According to the report, Mexico bought about *** million bushels of corn from the United States that marketing year.

Table 13: Top 5 Importers of U.S. Corn

This statistic shows imports of corn in the United States from 2001 to 2023. According to the report, U.S. corn imports amounted to approximately 39 million bushels in 2022, an increase from imports the previous year.

In 2023, Brazil was the leading exporter of corn worldwide, with an export volume of 55.9 million metric tons. The United States ranked second, with 46 million metric tons exported, followed by Ukraine, with 26.4 million metric tons of corn exported. Global supply and demand Beyond its role as a global food source, corn serves as a versatile raw material for diverse industries. Its applications range from animal feed and ethanol production to the manufacturing of sweeteners, starches, cereals, beverages, and seeds. Worldwide corn production in 2022/23 reached over **** billion metric tons and was forecasted to slightly increase in 2023/24. This massive production is met with equally substantial demand, as global corn consumption is forecasted to reach nearly ** billion bushels in 2023/24. U.S. dominance The United States produced nearly a third of the world's corn in 2023/24. The Corn Belt, a region in the U.S. Midwest, is the primary source of this production. Corn has been the dominant crop in this area since the 1850. The United States is expected to be the world's largest corn producer in 2023/2024, producing just under *** million metric tons. While China and Brazil are the second and third-largest producers, respectively.

The corn, wheat and soybean wholesaling industry has operated through years of volatility shaped by global health crises, trade disruptions and shifting consumer demand. Early in the pandemic, logistics breakdowns and supply chain bottlenecks disrupted grain distribution, forcing wholesalers to adapt quickly. Even with these disruptions, demand for staple grains such as corn, wheat and soybeans remained steady, helping to cushion revenue losses. As the economy reopened, pent-up demand exerted new pressure on inventories, sending grain prices higher and tightening margins across the supply chain. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in Ukraine, further complicated trade flows by constraining wheat exports and creating uncertainty in international markets. In contrast, government subsidies tied to biofuels, particularly those using corn and soybean oil, provided partial relief. These policies stimulated domestic demand and helped offset global disruptions that limited supply. Over the five years to 2025, industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 1.3% to reach $238.5 billion, though a modest 2.4% decline is forecast for 2025 as prices stabilize and exports face renewed competition. Evolving dietary preferences have also reshaped the industry’s trajectory. The growing popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has weighed on wheat consumption, pressuring wholesalers reliant on that market. At the same time, the expanding market for plant-based products has strengthened soybean demand, providing a valuable counterbalance. These contrasting trends have prompted wholesalers to adjust their product mixes and diversify their distribution strategies to capture emerging growth areas while managing costs associated with logistics and storage. The industry’s performance demonstrates a degree of resilience despite economic and structural headwinds. Its ability to adapt to changing trade conditions, regulatory landscapes, and consumer trends has supported a gradual recovery following years of volatility. Looking ahead, overall revenue growth is expected to plateau, reaching an estimated $239.0 billion by 2030. The sector’s near-term outlook remains steady but subdued, with modest expansion constrained by mature demand and persistent competition in global grain markets.

In recent years, the US corn farming industry has experienced volatile revenue largely driven by changes in corn prices, production levels and crop yields. Early in the current period, up through 2022, corn prices saw a significant increase, which resulted in considerable revenue growth for farmers. This increase was fueled by high demand for biofuels and animal feeds and limited global supplies. However, as production ramps up both domestically and internationally, the industry has begun to feel downward pressure on corn prices. Record yields have led to oversupply, driving prices downward and increasing market competition. While sectors like livestock agriculture and industrial production have supported demand, the surplus has outpaced consumption and kept prices lower, causing challenges for farmers trying to maintain profit as fertilizer and seed prices stay high. Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.9% to reach an estimated $66.9 billion after a decrease of 5.6% in 2025. On the international front, the US corn export market has demonstrated resilience despite reduced demand from China, driven by geopolitical tensions and China's shift toward agricultural self-sufficiency. Retaliatory tariffs have further strained this trade relationship, while increased corn production from South America has intensified global competition, impacting US market share. However, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has disrupted Ukrainian corn supplies, leading many countries to turn to the US as an alternative source. This shift has bolstered exports to Asian and Latin American markets, mitigating the decline from China. Reduced domestic demand for products like high fructose corn syrup due to health concerns has made international trade increasingly vital for balancing the US corn market. Corn prices will remain volatile in the coming years, influenced by fluctuating crude oil prices that impact ethanol production and growing international competition. Policy changes, such as ethanol mandates and evolving trade agreements, will reshape international demand, offering growth opportunities abroad if US farmers can adapt to new biofuel and market needs. Climate change is a significant concern, threatening yields due to heat stress and shifting precipitation and insect population patterns. To protect productivity, farmers will have to invest more in fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation technologies and drought-tolerant crops. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 0.7% to reach $69.1 billion in 2030.

United States Exports of corn (maize) to China was US$330.93 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of corn (maize) to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Data is the state level of US corn production data. It includes acre planted (acre), acre harvested (acre), price that producer received (US$ / bushel), and total production (bushel). The data period is between 2000 and 2022. The data source is the USDA NASS Quick Stats database

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United States Exports of corn (maize) to Russia was US$164.74 Thousand during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of corn (maize) to Russia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

United States Exports of corn (maize) to India was US$2.16 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of corn (maize) to India - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Corn rose to 417.09 USd/BU on October 16, 2025, up 0.08% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has fallen 2.26%, but it is still 2.54% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Corn - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Corn futures experienced slight gains amidst US/Japan trade news, with modest selling interest and changes in ethanol production.

Context

Living in the Midwest United States, corn and soybeans are the staple crops that always fascinated me.

Content

The data contain annual numbers for acres planted, acres harvested, and the value of the crop production. Some data is not reported, which makes it even more fun to work with!

Acknowledgements

The data was culled from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) offers Quick Stats, an on-line database containing official published aggregate estimates related to U.S. agricultural production. NASS develops these estimates from data collected through:

1. hundreds of sample surveys conducted each year covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture
2. the Census of Agriculture conducted every five years providing state- and county-level aggregates

Inspiration

Using this relatively small dataset, I am trying to include other sources (e.g. weather/climate data) to provide explanation for both productive and unproductive crop years.

This statistic shows major countries of destination for U.S. exports of corn in 2020. In that year, corn exports from the United States to Mexico came to approximately 14.57 million metric tons.

View monthly updates and historical trends for US Corn Price. Source: International Monetary Fund. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

United States Exports of corn (maize) to Japan was US$2.79 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of corn (maize) to Japan - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

In 2024, 3.94 billion U.S. dollars of corn was imported by Japan. In 2021, the United States exported about 13 billion U.S. dollars worth of corn worldwide, accounting for more than a third of total corn exports worldwide.

The United States is the leading consumer of corn worldwide. In 2024/2025, the U.S. consumed about 318.277 million metric tons of corn. China ranked second with a consumption volume of 316 million metric tons. That year, the EU consumed about 78 million metric tons of corn in that year. Corn production in the U.S. Corn for grain makes up about a 27.5 percent share of all U.S. crop area harvested in 2022, meaning that corn has the second largest crop area in the United States. By contrast, corn for silage only makes up a two percent share of the total U.S. crop area. In 2022, approximately 13.7 billion bushels of corn for grain were produced in the United States. The vast majority of corn grown in the United States is enhanced with biotechnology. Corn utilization in the U.S. Though it is a popular and widely available vegetable in the United States, most of the corn grown in the United States is processed into ethanol, used as animal feed, or used to manufacture high fructose corn syrup. Of the 20 billion metric bushels of corn utilized in the United States in 2020/2021, about five billion metric bushels went to the production of ethanol and other by-products. In 2021, the average American consumed 4.3 pounds of fresh sweet corn, a decrease from about 9.2 pounds of sweet corn in 2010.

The United States was responsible for almost one third of the world's corn production in 2024/25. Most of the U.S. production is attributable to the Corn Belt, which is in the Midwest of the United States. Since the 1850s, corn has been the predominant crop in this area. U.S. corn production Most of the corn grown in the U.S. is field corn. Field corn is not primarily for human consumption but is used to produce hundreds of other products such as ethanol, livestock feed, and other manufactured goods. In 2024, the U.S. harvested over 86 million acres of corn for grain. Wisconsin, California, and South Dakota were the top states producing corn for silage in the U.S. that year. Global corn consumption: It’s Corn! In 2022/23, just under 46 billion bushels of corn were consumed worldwide. The United States and China were the top consumers of corn in the world, each consuming over 11 billion bushels that year. Even though the U.S. leads in consumption globally, the consumption of sweet corn has declined drastically since 2015. Mexico was the top importer of U.S. corn in 2022, followed by China.