Oil of maize production in China
In 2023 China produced 540,000 t of oil of maize, the 2nd largest in the world (17.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 109%. The record was 547,000 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 540,000 t
- World rank
- 2 of 56
- 10-year change
- +109%
- Record
- 547,000 t
- 2020
Oil of maize in China, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 17.5%
- 11.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +109%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1,062,867 | 34.5% |
| 2 | China | 540,000 | 17.5% |
| 3 | Brazil | 306,786 | 10.0% |
| 4 | South Africa | 86,800 | 2.8% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 540,000 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 529,300 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 509,800 | −6.8% |
| 2020 | 547,000 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 514,000 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 483,700 | +16% |
| 2017 | 417,700 | +24% |
| 2016 | 337,000 | +23% |
| 2015 | 274,600 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 267,800 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 258,900 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 251,200 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 240,100 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 226,000 | −2.9% |
| 2009 | 232,800 | −8.5% |
| 2008 | 254,400 | +24% |
| 2007 | 205,900 | +18% |
| 2006 | 173,800 | +27% |
| 2005 | 136,800 | +218% |
| 2004 | 43,000 | −2.7% |
| 2003 | 44,200 | −6.0% |
| 2002 | 47,000 | −30% |
| 2001 | 67,500 | −12% |
| 2000 | 76,500 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 72,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 72,000 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 67,500 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 63,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 63,000 | −13% |
| 1994 | 72,000 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 67,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 67,500 | +50% |
| 1991 | 45,000 | +35% |
| 1990 | 33,300 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 31,950 | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 29,970 | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 27,900 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 27,000 | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 25,650 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 24,750 | +10% |
| 1983 | 22,500 | +11% |
| 1982 | 20,250 | +13% |
| 1981 | 18,000 | +14% |
| 1980 | 15,750 | +25% |
| 1979 | 12,600 | +40% |
| 1978 | 9,000 | +11% |
| 1977 | 8,100 | +13% |
| 1976 | 7,200 | +60% |
| 1975 | 4,500 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 13,003 t USD 17.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 73
- Imports
- 107 t USD 200,000
- Importer rank
- 78 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 China?
China produced 540,000 t in 2023, 17.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
China ranked 2nd 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 China changed?
It rose by 109% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 547,000 t in 2020.
Does China export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 China reported exports of 13,003 t (USD 17.2 m) and imports of 107 t (USD 200,000), 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 China 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.