Oil of maize production in Paraguay
In 2023 Paraguay produced 16,691 t of oil of maize, the 21st largest in the world (0.54% of the world total). The record was 17,057 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 16,691 t
- World rank
- 21 of 56
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 17,057 t
- 2022
Oil of maize in Paraguay, 2018–2023 (tonnes)
Paraguay compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.54%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | North Korea | 31,612 | 1.0% |
| 20 | Germany | 17,400 | 0.57% |
| 21 | Paraguay | 16,691 | 0.54% |
| 22 | Oman | 15,200 | 0.49% |
| 23 | Russia | 14,622 | 0.47% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Paraguay is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,691 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 17,057 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 16,231 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 15,811 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 16,000 | +16% |
| 2018 | 13,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 593 t USD 278,000
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 73
- Imports
- 658 t USD 566,000
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Paraguay?
Paraguay produced 16,691 t in 2023, 0.54% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Paraguay rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Paraguay ranked 21st of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
Does Paraguay export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Paraguay reported exports of 593 t (USD 278,000) and imports of 658 t (USD 566,000), 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 Paraguay 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.