Oil of maize production in Romania
In 2023 Romania produced 780 t of oil of maize, the 50th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%. The record was 1,000 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 780 t
- World rank
- 50 of 56
- 10-year change
- −18%
- Record
- 1,000 t
- 2008
Oil of maize in Romania, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Romania compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −18%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Moldova | 910 | 0.03% |
| 49 | Israel | 807 | 0.03% |
| 50 | Romania | 780 | 0.03% |
| 51 | New Zealand | 725 | 0.02% |
| 52 | Switzerland | 440 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Romania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 780 | +1,047% |
| 2022 | 68 | −89% |
| 2021 | 611 | −6.1% |
| 2020 | 651 | −3.3% |
| 2019 | 673 | −24% |
| 2018 | 889 | +41% |
| 2017 | 629 | −20% |
| 2016 | 785 | −6.2% |
| 2015 | 837 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 802 | −15% |
| 2013 | 947 | +267% |
| 2012 | 258 | −35% |
| 2011 | 398 | −54% |
| 2010 | 860 | −14% |
| 2009 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,000 | +100% |
| 2007 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 500 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 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
- 322 t USD 319,000
- Exporter rank
- 43 of 73
- Imports
- 438 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 61 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 Romania?
Romania produced 780 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Romania rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Romania ranked 50th 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 Romania changed?
It fell by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 1,000 t in 2008.
Does Romania export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Romania reported exports of 322 t (USD 319,000) and imports of 438 t (USD 1.6 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; the 2023 figure for Romania 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.