Oil of maize production in Argentina
In 2023 Argentina produced 54,700 t of oil of maize, the 12th largest in the world (1.78% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 40%. The record was 55,400 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 54,700 t
- World rank
- 12 of 56
- 10-year change
- +40%
- Record
- 55,400 t
- 2022
Oil of maize in Argentina, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 1.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +40%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Belgium | 64,600 | 2.1% |
| 11 | France | 63,300 | 2.1% |
| 12 | Argentina | 54,700 | 1.8% |
| 13 | South Korea | 52,300 | 1.7% |
| 14 | Tanzania | 42,310 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54,700 | −1.3% |
| 2022 | 55,400 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 52,800 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 50,200 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 48,300 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 46,800 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 45,400 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 43,500 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 41,600 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 40,700 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 39,100 | −4.4% |
| 2012 | 40,900 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 38,900 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 38,200 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 37,800 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 37,500 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 35,600 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 34,000 | −4.2% |
| 2005 | 35,500 | −0.6% |
| 2004 | 35,700 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 34,700 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 33,500 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 32,700 | −3.8% |
| 2000 | 34,000 | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 31,200 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 31,000 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 30,100 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 28,100 | −9.1% |
| 1995 | 30,900 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 30,800 | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 28,100 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 26,900 | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 26,300 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 25,700 | +64% |
| 1989 | 15,700 | +198% |
| 1988 | 5,276 | −0.3% |
| 1987 | 5,294 | −38% |
| 1986 | 8,541 | −9.5% |
| 1985 | 9,437 | −12% |
| 1984 | 10,736 | +90% |
| 1983 | 5,656 | −2.7% |
| 1982 | 5,815 | +15% |
| 1981 | 5,049 | −16% |
| 1980 | 6,041 | +48% |
| 1979 | 4,069 | +15% |
| 1978 | 3,548 | −8.8% |
| 1977 | 3,891 | +23% |
| 1976 | 3,175 | −2.9% |
| 1975 | 3,269 | −13% |
| 1974 | 3,762 | −25% |
| 1973 | 5,022 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 4,716 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 4,604 | +12% |
| 1970 | 4,097 | +10% |
| 1969 | 3,720 | +18% |
| 1968 | 3,154 | −0.3% |
| 1967 | 3,164 | −1.6% |
| 1966 | 3,214 | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 3,208 | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 3,061 | +29% |
| 1963 | 2,382 | −5.6% |
| 1962 | 2,523 | −8.1% |
| 1961 | 2,745 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,008 t USD 22.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 73
- Imports
- 12 t USD 69,000
- Importer rank
- 117 of 147
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 oil of maize in Argentina?
Argentina produced 54,700 t in 2023, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Argentina ranked 12th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of maize in Argentina changed?
It rose by 40% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 55,400 t in 2022.
Does Argentina export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 25,008 t (USD 22.9 m) and imports of 12 t (USD 69,000), 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 2023 figure for Argentina is from an external organisation. 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.