> 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.

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# 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.

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Production, 202316,691 t
World rank21 of 56
10-year change—
Record17,057 t2022

## Oil of maize in Paraguay, 2018–2023 (tonnes)

## Paraguay compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.54%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/north-korea/) | 31,612 | 1.0% |
| 20 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/germany/) | 17,400 | 0.57% |
| 21 | **Paraguay** | 16,691 | 0.54% |
| 22 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/oman/) | 15,200 | 0.49% |
| 23 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/russia/) | 14,622 | 0.47% |

[Full ranking of 56 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

### Map of world production of oil of maize

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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

Exports593 t USD 278,000
Exporter rank34 of 73
Imports658 t USD 566,000
Importer rank54 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](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/brazil/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/south-africa/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/turkey/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/canada/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/italy/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/japan/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/venezuela/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/belgium/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/france/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/argentina/)
[All countries producing oil of maize](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

## Other products of Paraguay

[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/paraguay/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/paraguay/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/paraguay/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/paraguay/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/paraguay/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/paraguay/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/paraguay/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/paraguay/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/paraguay/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/paraguay/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/paraguay/)[Maté leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/mate/paraguay/)
[Agricultural production in Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/country/paraguay/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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