Global Maize Production Expected to Reach 1.30 Billion Tons

24-Apr-2026 07:03 PM

Mumbai. The International Grains Council has projected that total global maize production for the 2026-27 season is likely to reach 1.30 billion tons—a figure that is 3 million tons lower than last month's estimate.

Conversely, the consumption forecast has been maintained at the previous level of 1.32 billion tons. The estimate for global maize trade has been revised upward by 1 million tons—from 198 million tons to 199 million tons.

For the 2025-26 season, the Council has raised its maize production forecast by 4 million tons to 1.32 billion tons, attributing this increase to improved production in Argentina.

The top three maize-producing nations are the United States, China, and Brazil, while the United States, Brazil, and Argentina serve as the leading exporters.

Additionally, several other countries—including India and Ukraine—also record substantial maize production. Exports of the grain are also undertaken by Ukraine, Russia, and Canada.