Processed corn exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $78.5 million of processed corn in 2024 (113.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 113 countries for exports of this product. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78.5M | 113.0K t |
| 2023 | $61.6M | 113.1K t |
| 2022 | $67.6M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.1M | 80.7K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 139.0K t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 118.7K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 119.1K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 117.0K t |
Where the United States exports processed corn to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $72.6M | 92% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $963K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $297K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $268K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $195K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $111K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed corn imports to the United States
Imports of processed corn by the United States reached $45.0 million in 2024 (136.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $38.7M | 86% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 7.2% |
| Peru | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $459K | 1% |
| Colombia | $378K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $159K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $42K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $38K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1104.23: Cereal grains: worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of processed corn exported by the United States?
The United States exported processed corn worth $78.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 113 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed corn from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($72.6 million), followed by Trinidad and Tobago (2%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed corn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of processed corn from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $78.5 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import processed corn?
Yes. The United States imported $45.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Canada and Peru. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed corn?
The HS code for processed corn is subheading 1104.23. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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