Maize production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 57.5 million t of maize, the 4th largest in the world (4.72% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 74%. The record was 60.5 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 8.7 million ha, yield 6.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 57.5 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 162
- 10-year change
- +74%
- Record
- 60.5 million t
- 2021
Maize in Argentina, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 4.7%
- 3.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.6
- world 5.8 (+13%)
- kg per person
- 1,258
- world 149
- 10-year change
- +74%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | China | 294,920,000 | 24.2% |
| 3 | Brazil | 114,953,303 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Argentina | 57,494,500 | 4.7% |
| 5 | India | 40,230,573 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Ukraine | 26,863,740 | 2.2% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57,494,500 | +39% | 8,736,712 | 6.58 |
| 2023 | 41,409,448 | −30% | 8,104,641 | 5.11 |
| 2022 | 59,037,179 | −2.5% | 8,768,441 | 6.73 |
| 2021 | 60,525,805 | +3.6% | 8,146,596 | 7.43 |
| 2020 | 58,395,811 | +2.7% | 7,730,506 | 7.55 |
| 2019 | 56,860,704 | +31% | 7,232,761 | 7.86 |
| 2018 | 43,462,323 | −12% | 7,138,620 | 6.09 |
| 2017 | 49,475,895 | +24% | 6,530,673 | 7.58 |
| 2016 | 39,792,854 | +18% | 5,346,593 | 7.44 |
| 2015 | 33,817,744 | +2.2% | 4,626,880 | 7.31 |
| 2014 | 33,087,165 | +3.0% | 4,836,655 | 6.84 |
| 2013 | 32,119,211 | +52% | 4,863,801 | 6.60 |
| 2012 | 21,196,637 | −11% | 3,696,300 | 5.73 |
| 2011 | 23,799,830 | +5.0% | 3,747,838 | 6.35 |
| 2010 | 22,663,095 | +73% | 2,904,035 | 7.80 |
| 2009 | 13,121,380 | −40% | 2,353,175 | 5.58 |
| 2008 | 22,016,926 | +1.2% | 3,412,155 | 6.45 |
| 2007 | 21,755,364 | +51% | 2,838,072 | 7.67 |
| 2006 | 14,445,538 | −29% | 2,447,166 | 5.90 |
| 2005 | 20,482,572 | +37% | 2,783,436 | 7.36 |
| 2004 | 14,950,825 | −0.6% | 2,338,602 | 6.39 |
| 2003 | 15,044,529 | +2.3% | 2,322,857 | 6.48 |
| 2002 | 14,712,079 | −4.2% | 2,420,124 | 6.08 |
| 2001 | 15,359,397 | −8.5% | 2,815,504 | 5.46 |
| 2000 | 16,780,650 | +24% | 3,088,715 | 5.43 |
| 1999 | 13,504,100 | −30% | 2,514,650 | 5.37 |
| 1998 | 19,360,656 | +25% | 3,185,390 | 6.08 |
| 1997 | 15,536,820 | +48% | 3,410,385 | 4.56 |
| 1996 | 10,518,290 | −7.8% | 2,603,720 | 4.04 |
| 1995 | 11,404,041 | +10% | 2,521,750 | 4.52 |
| 1994 | 10,360,000 | −5.0% | 2,445,040 | 4.24 |
| 1993 | 10,901,000 | +1.9% | 2,503,010 | 4.36 |
| 1992 | 10,700,500 | +39% | 2,365,440 | 4.52 |
| 1991 | 7,684,800 | +42% | 1,900,100 | 4.04 |
| 1990 | 5,400,000 | +10% | 1,560,330 | 3.46 |
| 1989 | 4,900,000 | −47% | 1,683,700 | 2.91 |
| 1988 | 9,200,000 | −0.5% | 2,437,500 | 3.77 |
| 1987 | 9,250,000 | −24% | 2,900,000 | 3.19 |
| 1986 | 12,100,000 | +1.7% | 3,231,000 | 3.74 |
| 1985 | 11,900,000 | +25% | 3,340,000 | 3.56 |
| 1984 | 9,500,000 | +5.6% | 3,024,800 | 3.14 |
| 1983 | 9,000,000 | −6.3% | 2,970,000 | 3.03 |
| 1982 | 9,600,000 | −26% | 3,170,000 | 3.03 |
| 1981 | 12,900,000 | +102% | 3,394,000 | 3.80 |
| 1980 | 6,400,000 | −26% | 2,490,000 | 2.57 |
| 1979 | 8,700,000 | −10% | 2,800,000 | 3.11 |
| 1978 | 9,700,000 | +17% | 2,660,000 | 3.65 |
| 1977 | 8,300,000 | +42% | 2,532,000 | 3.28 |
| 1976 | 5,855,000 | −24% | 2,765,900 | 2.12 |
| 1975 | 7,700,000 | −22% | 3,070,000 | 2.51 |
| 1974 | 9,900,000 | +2.1% | 3,486,000 | 2.84 |
| 1973 | 9,700,000 | +66% | 3,565,400 | 2.72 |
| 1972 | 5,860,000 | −41% | 3,147,200 | 1.86 |
| 1971 | 9,930,000 | +6.1% | 4,066,000 | 2.44 |
| 1970 | 9,360,000 | +36% | 4,017,330 | 2.33 |
| 1969 | 6,860,000 | +4.6% | 3,556,000 | 1.93 |
| 1968 | 6,560,000 | −23% | 3,377,700 | 1.94 |
| 1967 | 8,510,000 | +21% | 3,450,500 | 2.47 |
| 1966 | 7,040,000 | +37% | 3,274,500 | 2.15 |
| 1965 | 5,140,000 | −3.9% | 3,062,300 | 1.68 |
| 1964 | 5,350,000 | +23% | 2,970,500 | 1.80 |
| 1963 | 4,360,000 | −16% | 2,645,400 | 1.65 |
| 1962 | 5,220,000 | +7.6% | 2,756,670 | 1.89 |
| 1961 | 4,850,000 | — | 2,744,400 | 1.77 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 32.1 million t USD 6.55 bn
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 137
- Imports
- 9,598 t USD 41.2 m
- Importer rank
- 136 of 190
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of maize in Argentina?
Argentina produced 57.5 million t in 2024, 4.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of maize?
Argentina ranked 4th of 162 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 31.0% of the world total.
How has the production of maize in Argentina changed?
It rose by 74% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 60.5 million t in 2021.
What is the yield of maize in Argentina?
6.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (57.5 million t from 8.7 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Argentina export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 32.1 million t (USD 6.55 bn) and imports of 9,598 t (USD 41.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.