The data correspond to the last date of registration provided by the source. States, china, and brazil being the top three maizeproducing countries in the world, producing approximately 563. Current maize production, postharvest losses and the risk of mycotoxins contamination in tanzania abstract agriculture is the backbone of tanzanian economy. World leaders in corn maize production, by country. Hybrid maize seed production manual 2 from thinning and topping and dry maize stalks and other residues can also be fed to animals. Yellow maize constitutes the bulk of total world maize production and international trade.
Introduction maize zea mays l is the most important and most widely distributed cereal in the world after wheat and rice. Exact figures on area cultivated for maize in africa are not available because. Maize producing countries tons 2016 world data and. Top 10 largest maize producing countries in the world. Another major cereal, maize, has overtaken these traditional cereals while wheat. Maize also known as corn in some countries is one of the most common and important food crops across africa. Icsnigeria commercial crop production guide series. World agricultural production usda foreign agricultural. Its global production is higher than that of rice and wheat. Global cereal production is projected to expand by % by 2027, accounted for in large part by higher yields. World facts world leaders in corn maize production, by country. Corn production share worldwide by country, 201819 statista. Maize stalks are also used as fuel wood and for construction purposes.
As of 2019, maize production in the united states of america was 347,782 tonnes that accounts for 33. It is grown in most northern hemisphere countries where it is traditionally used for animal feed. Finally, the study concluded by advocating adequate market with good stable prices for maize farmers products that would enhance maize production in the study area and the country at large. Through a participatory planning process, along with leaders from shgs, cbos e. Brazils first season summer or main corn production has been decreasing since 2007 while production for the second season winter or. World production of maize is around 790 million tones and it serves as a staple food providing more than onethird of the calories and proteins in some countries chulze. Area and production of selected cereal crops crop africa 2012 area ha production t. In that year, the united states was the largest producer with a corn production volume amounting to about 366. Technical considerations for maize flour and corn meal forti. Maize is grown throughout the world, although there are large differences in yields table 1. Current maize production, postharvest losses and the risk. Pdf global maize production, utilization, and consumption.
Of the 22 countries in the world where maize forms the highest percentage of calorie intake in the national diet, 16 are in africa. Exact figures on area cultivated for maize in africa are not available because of lack of reliable statistical enumeration and also. Melinda smale, derek byerlee, and thom jayne melinda smale and thom jayne are with michigan state university and the tegemeo institute of agricultural policy and development, egerton university, kenya. It accounts for about onethird of the gross domestic product gdp, provides 85 percent of all exports and saves as a livelihood to over 80 percent of the total population. The report reflects official usda estimates released in the monthly world. Crop occupies the third position next to rice and wheat in area and production. Maize or corn is the number one cereal in the world. The data are for the different sovereign countries of the world. Pdf factors that transformed maize productivity in ethiopia. A crop of young corn grows in the state of minnesota, usa. Global maize production, utilization, and consumption.
As production and diversification of maize increases, industrial use of maize will also become important in the country. At the national level, hybrid and ordinary maize should be reported separately owing to widely different yields and. What word better embodied the spirit of americas corn farmers in 2019. This month the united states department of agriculture usda estimates that the world wheat production 20192020 will be 764. The united states of america is the top country by maize production in the world. Maize is the second most important cereal crop in the world in terms of acreage and is called the queen of cereals. Growing maize in nigeria united states agency for international development aid. From a shopper pushing a cart full of wholesome, quality foods, to a driver filling up a car with sustainable ethanol blends, to an international customer, the amazing innovations in u. About 67% of the total maize production in the developing world comes from low and lower middle income countries. Sources include reporting from fass worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery.
Maize is grown in every continent except antarctica. Punjab contribute 38% acreage with 30% of total maize grain production. Nafziger encyclopedia of life support systems eolss 1. Despite its global reach as a staple food and its variety of uses, 4 of the top 10 producing countries today are still found in the americas, where the crop is native. Maize production, economic analysis, peasant farmers. Maize contains approximately 72% starch, 10% protein, and 4% fat, supplying an energy density of 365 kcal100 g and is grown throughout the world, with the united states, china, and brazil being. The united states produces 40% of the worlds harvest. Very little maize 23% is produced in the province of sindh and balochistan. Overall guidance was provided by mark cackler, practice manager, gfa.
For maize and wheat, the russian federation is emerging as a major player on international markets, having surpassed the european union in. Maize which is also called corn maize or more commonly as simply corn is a grain that is popular widely and used all over the world. History of maize while land plants have existed on earth for nearly 500 million years, maize in the form that we are accustomed to today has only existed for approximately 6000 years. Growing maize in nigeria choice of land any well drained sandy loam or loamy soil can be used for planting maize. Successful maize production depends on the correct application of production inputs that will sustain the environment as well as agricultural production. It is widely eaten in various forms and more than 900 million africans depend on maize every year because it is often cheaper than. For the total world production it is estimated that maize is grown on about 118 million hectares of which 19 million hectares are estimated to be cultivated in africa. North america grows over 43% of the worlds maize crop, with 90% of the us total grown in the corn belt consisting of.
In 2018, maize production for world was 1,147 million tonnes. This statistic shows the world corn production by country in 201819. Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world, and a greater weight of maize is produced each year than any other grain. These two areas are presented in two different sections in. The production and processing are two important activities in the maize value chain. Maize production of world increased from 269 million tonnes in 1969 to 1,147 million tonnes in 2018 growing at an average annual rate of 3. The report reflects official usda estimates released in the monthly world agricultural supply and demand.
Chapteriv maize production and processing the objective of this chapter is to ascertain the production and processing methods of maize. Maize was domesticated in mesoamerica, in the region that is now mexico. Maize farming and production business in africa is a highpotential opportunity for the continent. The food and agriculture organization fao of the united nations indices of agricultural production include commodities that are considered edible and contain nutrients, and show the relative level of the. Harvest for the firstseason crop is nearly complete. It is sometimes thought of as a vegetable because the kernels that are on the cob inside the leafy stalk are food grain. Maize is a main staple food for people in africa and south america but it is also used worldwide as a fodder crop for livestock. By 2050 demand for maize will double in the developing world, and maize is predicted to become the crop with the greatest production.