Oil of maize production in Mexico
In 2023 Mexico produced 13,944 t of oil of maize, the 25th largest in the world (0.45% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 47%. The record was 33,468 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 13,944 t
- World rank
- 25 of 56
- 10-year change
- −47%
- Record
- 33,468 t
- 2019
Oil of maize in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.45%
- 1.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −47%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Russia | 14,622 | 0.47% |
| 24 | Colombia | 14,461 | 0.47% |
| 25 | Mexico | 13,944 | 0.45% |
| 26 | Croatia | 13,100 | 0.43% |
| 27 | Uzbekistan | 12,535 | 0.41% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,944 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 13,578 | +17% |
| 2021 | 11,622 | −65% |
| 2020 | 32,749 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 33,468 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 31,086 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 29,615 | +18% |
| 2016 | 25,144 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 22,902 | −0.8% |
| 2014 | 23,081 | −12% |
| 2013 | 26,100 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 25,600 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 24,400 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 23,800 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 22,900 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 22,100 | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 21,200 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 20,200 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 19,200 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 18,200 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 17,200 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 16,200 | −1.2% |
| 2001 | 16,400 | −8.9% |
| 2000 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 18,000 | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 17,000 | +13% |
| 1997 | 15,000 | −12% |
| 1996 | 17,100 | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 16,300 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 15,600 | +99% |
| 1993 | 7,835 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 7,295 | −1.3% |
| 1991 | 7,390 | −0.0% |
| 1990 | 7,391 | −33% |
| 1989 | 11,113 | −57% |
| 1988 | 25,733 | +30% |
| 1987 | 19,845 | +91% |
| 1986 | 10,400 | +49% |
| 1985 | 7,000 | +133% |
| 1984 | 3,000 | −14% |
| 1983 | 3,485 | −22% |
| 1982 | 4,440 | +57% |
| 1981 | 2,823 | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 2,617 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 2,520 | −3.2% |
| 1978 | 2,604 | −3.6% |
| 1977 | 2,700 | −4.3% |
| 1976 | 2,821 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 2,800 | −15% |
| 1974 | 3,297 | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 3,000 | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 2,900 | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,800 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 2,700 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 2,500 | +25% |
| 1966 | 2,000 | +11% |
| 1965 | 1,800 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,800 | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 1,700 | +13% |
| 1962 | 1,500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,447 t USD 4.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 73
- Imports
- 3,207 t USD 6.4 m
- Importer rank
- 25 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 Mexico?
Mexico produced 13,944 t in 2023, 0.45% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Mexico ranked 25th 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 Mexico changed?
It fell by 47% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 33,468 t in 2019.
Does Mexico export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 1,447 t (USD 4.2 m) and imports of 3,207 t (USD 6.4 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
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.