> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/romania/

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# 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.

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Production, 2023780 t
World rank50 of 56
10-year change−18%
Record1,000 t2008

## Oil of maize in Romania, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Romania compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.03%0.04% in 2013
10-year change−18%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/moldova/) | 910 | 0.03% |
| 49 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/israel/) | 807 | 0.03% |
| 50 | **Romania** | 780 | 0.03% |
| 51 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/new-zealand/) | 725 | 0.02% |
| 52 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/switzerland/) | 440 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of world production of oil of maize

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports322 t USD 319,000
Exporter rank43 of 73
Imports438 t USD 1.6 m
Importer rank61 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 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

[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 Romania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/romania/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/romania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/romania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/romania/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/romania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/romania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/romania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/romania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/romania/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/romania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/romania/)[Plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/romania/)
[Agricultural production in Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/romania/)

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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