Oil of maize production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 64,600 t of oil of maize, the 10th largest in the world (2.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.7%. The record was 65,600 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 64,600 t
- World rank
- 10 of 56
- 10-year change
- +4.7%
- Record
- 65,600 t
- 2019
Oil of maize in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.1%
- 2.6% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +4.7%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Japan | 75,533 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Venezuela | 68,211 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Belgium | 64,600 | 2.1% |
| 11 | France | 63,300 | 2.1% |
| 12 | Argentina | 54,700 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64,600 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 64,600 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 64,200 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 63,600 | −3.0% |
| 2019 | 65,600 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 64,900 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 64,100 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 63,500 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 63,000 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 62,300 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 61,700 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 61,400 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 61,000 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 60,300 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 59,200 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 58,400 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 57,200 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 56,100 | −1.2% |
| 2005 | 56,800 | +26% |
| 2004 | 45,200 | +26% |
| 2003 | 36,000 | −14% |
| 2002 | 42,000 | −13% |
| 2001 | 48,000 | +20% |
| 2000 | 40,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,298 t USD 35.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 73
- Imports
- 27,228 t USD 31.2 m
- Importer rank
- 8 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 Belgium?
Belgium produced 64,600 t in 2023, 2.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Belgium ranked 10th 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 Belgium changed?
It rose by 4.7% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 65,600 t in 2019.
Does Belgium export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 25,298 t (USD 35.5 m) and imports of 27,228 t (USD 31.2 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; the 2023 figure for Belgium 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.