Oil of maize production in India
In 2023 India produced 6,263 t of oil of maize, the 39th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.8%. The record was 35,775 t in 2007.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,263 t
- World rank
- 39 of 56
- 10-year change
- +7.8%
- Record
- 35,775 t
- 2007
Oil of maize in India, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
India compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.25% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +7.8%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Ukraine | 6,834 | 0.22% |
| 38 | Uruguay | 6,500 | 0.21% |
| 39 | India | 6,263 | 0.20% |
| 40 | Greece | 5,500 | 0.18% |
| 41 | Portugal | 4,400 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; India is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,263 | +34% |
| 2022 | 4,687 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 4,674 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 4,661 | −29% |
| 2019 | 6,609 | −3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,829 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 6,438 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6,436 | −3.2% |
| 2015 | 6,648 | +24% |
| 2014 | 5,378 | −7.5% |
| 2013 | 5,811 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 5,405 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 5,258 | −9.3% |
| 2010 | 5,797 | +17% |
| 2009 | 4,950 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,950 | −86% |
| 2007 | 35,775 | +53% |
| 2006 | 23,310 | +371% |
| 2005 | 4,950 | −59% |
| 2004 | 12,150 | −41% |
| 2003 | 20,700 | +360% |
| 2002 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 4,500 | +11% |
| 1992 | 4,050 | −33% |
| 1991 | 6,075 | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 5,625 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 5,625 | +56% |
| 1988 | 3,600 | −11% |
| 1987 | 4,050 | +50% |
| 1986 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,700 | −25% |
| 1983 | 3,600 | −33% |
| 1982 | 5,400 | +100% |
| 1981 | 2,700 | +500% |
| 1980 | 450 | −75% |
| 1979 | 1,800 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 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
- 368 t USD 748,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 73
- Imports
- 33 t USD 72,000
- Importer rank
- 100 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 India?
India produced 6,263 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does India rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
India ranked 39th 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 India changed?
It rose by 7.8% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 35,775 t in 2007.
Does India export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 India reported exports of 368 t (USD 748,000) and imports of 33 t (USD 72,000), 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 India is imputed by FAO. 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.