Maize production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 26.9 million t of maize, the 6th largest in the world (2.21% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.7%. The record was 42.1 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 4.1 million ha, yield 6.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 26.9 million t
- World rank
- 6 of 162
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- Record
- 42.1 million t
- 2021
Maize in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 2.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.6
- world 5.8 (+14%)
- kg per person
- 710
- world 149
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Argentina | 57,494,500 | 4.7% |
| 5 | India | 40,230,573 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Ukraine | 26,863,740 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Mexico | 24,326,508 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Canada | 15,344,938 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,863,740 | −13% | 4,070,500 | 6.60 |
| 2023 | 31,030,440 | +18% | 3,975,200 | 7.81 |
| 2022 | 26,186,930 | −38% | 4,124,500 | 6.35 |
| 2021 | 42,109,850 | +39% | 5,481,800 | 7.68 |
| 2020 | 30,290,340 | −16% | 5,392,100 | 5.62 |
| 2019 | 35,880,050 | +0.2% | 4,986,900 | 7.19 |
| 2018 | 35,801,050 | +45% | 4,564,200 | 7.84 |
| 2017 | 24,668,750 | −12% | 4,480,700 | 5.51 |
| 2016 | 28,074,610 | +20% | 4,252,200 | 6.60 |
| 2015 | 23,327,570 | −18% | 4,083,500 | 5.71 |
| 2014 | 28,496,810 | −7.9% | 4,626,900 | 6.16 |
| 2013 | 30,949,550 | +48% | 4,826,900 | 6.41 |
| 2012 | 20,961,300 | −8.2% | 4,371,900 | 4.79 |
| 2011 | 22,837,900 | +91% | 3,543,700 | 6.44 |
| 2010 | 11,953,000 | +14% | 2,647,600 | 4.51 |
| 2009 | 10,486,300 | −8.4% | 2,089,100 | 5.02 |
| 2008 | 11,446,800 | +54% | 2,440,100 | 4.69 |
| 2007 | 7,421,100 | +15% | 1,902,800 | 3.90 |
| 2006 | 6,425,600 | −10% | 1,720,300 | 3.74 |
| 2005 | 7,166,600 | −19% | 1,659,500 | 4.32 |
| 2004 | 8,866,800 | +29% | 2,299,600 | 3.86 |
| 2003 | 6,875,100 | +64% | 1,988,800 | 3.46 |
| 2002 | 4,180,300 | +15% | 1,188,700 | 3.52 |
| 2001 | 3,640,700 | −5.4% | 1,122,800 | 3.24 |
| 2000 | 3,848,100 | +122% | 1,278,800 | 3.01 |
| 1999 | 1,736,900 | −25% | 688,700 | 2.52 |
| 1998 | 2,300,800 | −57% | 907,900 | 2.53 |
| 1997 | 5,339,500 | +191% | 1,636,500 | 3.26 |
| 1996 | 1,837,000 | −46% | 671,300 | 2.74 |
| 1995 | 3,391,800 | +120% | 1,161,300 | 2.92 |
| 1994 | 1,539,400 | −59% | 651,900 | 2.36 |
| 1993 | 3,786,000 | +33% | 1,331,000 | 2.84 |
| 1992 | 2,850,839 | — | 1,137,060 | 2.51 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 29.6 million t USD 5.07 bn
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 137
- Imports
- 9,540 t USD 43.2 m
- Importer rank
- 137 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 26.9 million t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of maize?
Ukraine ranked 6th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 5.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 42.1 million t in 2021.
What is the yield of maize in Ukraine?
6.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (26.9 million t from 4.1 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Ukraine export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 29.6 million t (USD 5.07 bn) and imports of 9,540 t (USD 43.2 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.