> In 2023 Brazil produced 306,786 t of oil of maize, the 3rd largest in the world (9.96% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 225%.

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# Oil of maize production in Brazil

In 2023 Brazil produced 306,786 t of oil of maize, the 3rd largest in the world (9.96% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 225%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2023306,786 t
World rank3 of 56
10-year change+225%
Record306,786 t2023

## Oil of maize in Brazil, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Brazil compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total10.0%4.0% in 2013
10-year change+225%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/united-states/) | 1,062,867 | 34.5% |
| 2 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/china/) | 540,000 | 17.5% |
| 3 | **Brazil** | 306,786 | 10.0% |
| 4 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/south-africa/) | 86,800 | 2.8% |
| 5 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/turkey/) | 80,400 | 2.6% |

[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; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 306,786 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 299,391 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 305,333 | +48% |
| 2020 | 206,653 | +23% |
| 2019 | 168,177 | +16% |
| 2018 | 145,548 | +17% |
| 2017 | 124,834 | +27% |
| 2016 | 98,000 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 96,700 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 94,500 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 94,404 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 89,431 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 88,341 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 87,199 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 80,502 | −0.0% |
| 2008 | 80,516 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 80,494 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 76,999 | +10% |
| 2005 | 69,980 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 73,493 | −5.8% |
| 2003 | 77,991 | +27% |
| 2002 | 61,219 | +12% |
| 2001 | 54,755 | +26% |
| 2000 | 43,432 | −4.5% |
| 1999 | 45,500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 45,500 | −13% |
| 1997 | 52,504 | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 49,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 49,000 | −6.7% |
| 1994 | 52,500 | −4.8% |
| 1993 | 55,125 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 54,250 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 52,500 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 51,660 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 51,660 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 51,258 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 50,645 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 49,612 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 48,772 | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 47,688 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 46,480 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 45,412 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 44,590 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 44,152 | −1.0% |
| 1979 | 44,590 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 42,595 | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 41,965 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 41,335 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 41,020 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 40,530 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 40,162 | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 36,838 | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 34,878 | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 33,652 | −7.2% |
| 1969 | 36,278 | +8.6% |
| 1968 | 33,390 | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 32,060 | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 31,325 | −3.9% |
| 1965 | 32,602 | +21% |
| 1964 | 26,915 | +11% |
| 1963 | 24,238 | −28% |
| 1962 | 33,582 | +6.4% |
| 1961 | 31,552 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports70,105 t USD 63.4 m
Exporter rank3 of 73
Imports2,238 t USD 3.8 m
Importer rank30 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 Brazil?

Brazil produced 306,786 t in 2023, 10.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of oil of maize?

Brazil ranked 3rd 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 Brazil changed?

It rose by 225% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Brazil export or import oil of maize?

In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 70,105 t (USD 63.4 m) and imports of 2,238 t (USD 3.8 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/china/)[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/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/belgium/)[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 Brazil

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/brazil/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/brazil/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/brazil/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/brazil/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)
[Agricultural production in Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/country/brazil/)

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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