Oil of maize production in Colombia
In 2023 Colombia produced 14,461 t of oil of maize, the 24th largest in the world (0.47% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 62%. The record was 30,036 t in 2004.
- Production, 2023
- 14,461 t
- World rank
- 24 of 56
- 10-year change
- +62%
- Record
- 30,036 t
- 2004
Oil of maize in Colombia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.47%
- 0.38% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +62%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Oman | 15,200 | 0.49% |
| 23 | Russia | 14,622 | 0.47% |
| 24 | Colombia | 14,461 | 0.47% |
| 25 | Mexico | 13,944 | 0.45% |
| 26 | Croatia | 13,100 | 0.43% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,461 | −16% |
| 2022 | 17,270 | +28% |
| 2021 | 13,537 | +13% |
| 2020 | 12,021 | +118% |
| 2019 | 5,504 | −20% |
| 2018 | 6,877 | −18% |
| 2017 | 8,426 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 7,898 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 7,528 | −20% |
| 2014 | 9,394 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 8,901 | −0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,930 | +19% |
| 2011 | 7,502 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 7,402 | −69% |
| 2009 | 23,634 | −9.8% |
| 2008 | 26,205 | −2.8% |
| 2007 | 26,961 | −5.1% |
| 2006 | 28,421 | −3.1% |
| 2005 | 29,320 | −2.4% |
| 2004 | 30,036 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 29,317 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 28,861 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 28,138 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 27,639 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 26,641 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 25,619 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 25,088 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 24,613 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 22,876 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 22,229 | −1.1% |
| 1993 | 22,477 | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 20,704 | +12% |
| 1991 | 18,493 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 17,947 | +251% |
| 1989 | 5,112 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 4,656 | +10% |
| 1987 | 4,224 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 4,131 | −0.5% |
| 1985 | 4,151 | −7.2% |
| 1984 | 4,474 | −7.4% |
| 1983 | 4,829 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 4,573 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 4,409 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 4,313 | −6.8% |
| 1979 | 4,629 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 4,617 | +10% |
| 1977 | 4,186 | −6.6% |
| 1976 | 4,482 | +35% |
| 1975 | 3,322 | −19% |
| 1974 | 4,118 | −1.6% |
| 1973 | 4,185 | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 3,986 | −6.6% |
| 1971 | 4,266 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 4,103 | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 3,958 | −8.9% |
| 1968 | 4,347 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 4,179 | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 4,151 | −1.0% |
| 1965 | 4,195 | +20% |
| 1964 | 3,483 | −6.9% |
| 1963 | 3,741 | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 3,647 | −9.4% |
| 1961 | 4,026 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 87 t USD 179,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 of 73
- Imports
- 2 t USD 17,000
- Importer rank
- 134 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 Colombia?
Colombia produced 14,461 t in 2023, 0.47% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Colombia ranked 24th 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 Colombia changed?
It rose by 62% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 30,036 t in 2004.
Does Colombia export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 87 t (USD 179,000) and imports of 2 t (USD 17,000), 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. 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.