> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/belgium/

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# 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.

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Production, 202364,600 t
World rank10 of 56
10-year change+4.7%
Record65,600 t2019

## Oil of maize in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)

## Belgium compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.1%2.6% in 2013
10-year change+4.7%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/japan/) | 75,533 | 2.5% |
| 9 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/venezuela/) | 68,211 | 2.2% |
| 10 | **Belgium** | 64,600 | 2.1% |
| 11 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/france/) | 63,300 | 2.1% |
| 12 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/argentina/) | 54,700 | 1.8% |

[Full ranking of 56 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

### Map of world production of oil of maize

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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

Exports25,298 t USD 35.5 m
Exporter rank6 of 73
Imports27,228 t USD 31.2 m
Importer rank8 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](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/brazil/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/south-africa/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/turkey/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/canada/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/italy/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/japan/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/venezuela/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/france/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/argentina/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/south-korea/)
[All countries producing oil of maize](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

## Other products of Belgium

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/belgium/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/belgium/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/belgium/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/belgium/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belgium/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/belgium/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/belgium/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belgium/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/belgium/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belgium/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/belgium/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belgium/)
[Agricultural production in Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belgium/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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