Maize production in United Arab Emirates
In 2024 United Arab Emirates produced 20,216 t of maize, the 123rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 684%. The record was 26,405 t in 2020. Area harvested: 900 ha, yield 22.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 20,216 t
- World rank
- 123 of 162
- 10-year change
- +684%
- Record
- 26,405 t
- 2020
Maize in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
United Arab Emirates compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 22.5
- world 5.8 (+287%)
- kg per person
- 1.83
- world 149
- 10-year change
- +684%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Gambia | 25,817 | 0.00% |
| 122 | Sudan | 22,170 | 0.00% |
| 123 | United Arab Emirates | 20,216 | 0.00% |
| 124 | Comoros | 20,105 | 0.00% |
| 125 | Eritrea | 20,000 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; United Arab Emirates is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,216 | +5.7% | 900 | 22.46 |
| 2023 | 19,133 | −11% | 939 | 20.38 |
| 2022 | 21,429 | −8.7% | 1,052 | 20.37 |
| 2021 | 23,475 | −11% | 1,185 | 19.81 |
| 2020 | 26,405 | +1.3% | 1,391 | 18.98 |
| 2019 | 26,072 | +219% | 1,094 | 23.83 |
| 2018 | 8,170 | −52% | 392 | 20.84 |
| 2017 | 17,143 | +186% | 557 | 30.78 |
| 2016 | 5,988 | +62% | 179 | 33.45 |
| 2015 | 3,695 | +43% | 105 | 35.19 |
| 2014 | 2,580 | +234% | 181 | 14.25 |
| 2013 | 772 | −80% | 21 | 36.76 |
| 2012 | 3,779 | −18% | 312 | 12.11 |
| 2011 | 4,590 | −12% | 191 | 24.03 |
| 2010 | 5,226 | +59% | 282 | 18.53 |
| 2009 | 3,278 | +46% | 122 | 26.87 |
| 2008 | 2,243 | +29% | 84 | 26.70 |
| 2007 | 1,733 | −21% | 65 | 26.66 |
| 2006 | 2,191 | +2.7% | 96 | 22.82 |
| 2005 | 2,133 | −2.6% | 95 | 22.45 |
| 2004 | 2,190 | −7.1% | 98 | 22.35 |
| 2003 | 2,358 | −22% | 107 | 22.04 |
| 2002 | 3,018 | −13% | 139 | 21.71 |
| 2001 | 3,484 | −5.1% | 163 | 21.37 |
| 2000 | 3,673 | −4.2% | 175 | 20.99 |
| 1999 | 3,835 | −2.9% | 185 | 20.73 |
| 1998 | 3,949 | −6.0% | 193 | 20.46 |
| 1997 | 4,200 | +2.4% | 225 | 18.67 |
| 1996 | 4,100 | +2.5% | 220 | 18.64 |
| 1995 | 4,000 | +2.6% | 210 | 19.05 |
| 1994 | 3,900 | +4.6% | 205 | 19.02 |
| 1993 | 3,727 | +3.5% | 188 | 19.82 |
| 1992 | 3,600 | +1.5% | 179 | 20.11 |
| 1991 | 3,548 | −0.1% | 174 | 20.39 |
| 1990 | 3,551 | — | 176 | 20.18 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 156,693 t USD 33.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 137
- Imports
- 662,093 t USD 165 m
- Importer rank
- 47 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 United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates produced 20,216 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Arab Emirates rank in the world for production of maize?
United Arab Emirates ranked 123rd 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 United Arab Emirates changed?
It rose by 684% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 26,405 t in 2020.
What is the yield of maize in United Arab Emirates?
22.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,216 t from 900 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does United Arab Emirates export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 United Arab Emirates reported exports of 156,693 t (USD 33.8 m) and imports of 662,093 t (USD 165 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; the 2024 figure for United Arab Emirates is imputed by FAO. 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.