> In 2023 South Africa produced 86,800 t of oil of maize, the 4th largest in the world (2.82% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.6%.

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

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# Oil of maize production in South Africa

In 2023 South Africa produced 86,800 t of oil of maize, the 4th largest in the world (2.82% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.6%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/corn-oil/)[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 202386,800 t
World rank4 of 56
10-year change+7.6%
Record86,800 t2023

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

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.8%3.4% in 2013
10-year change+7.6%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/china/) | 540,000 | 17.5% |
| 3 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/brazil/) | 306,786 | 10.0% |
| 4 | **South Africa** | 86,800 | 2.8% |
| 5 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/turkey/) | 80,400 | 2.6% |
| 6 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/canada/) | 79,300 | 2.6% |

[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; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 86,800 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 85,800 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 84,900 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 84,400 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 84,800 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 83,700 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 82,500 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 81,100 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 81,600 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 81,300 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 80,700 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 79,500 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 78,300 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 77,400 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 76,700 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 75,600 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 74,600 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 73,200 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 71,400 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 70,000 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 68,800 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 67,700 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 64,000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 63,200 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 62,400 | −1.3% |
| 1998 | 63,200 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 63,200 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 62,000 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 60,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 60,000 | +15% |
| 1993 | 52,000 | −15% |
| 1992 | 61,200 | −20% |
| 1991 | 76,800 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 76,000 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 72,000 | +13% |
| 1988 | 64,000 | −5.9% |
| 1987 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 68,000 | −5.6% |
| 1984 | 72,000 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 68,000 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 64,000 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 64,000 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 64,000 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 64,000 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 62,000 | −3.1% |
| 1972 | 64,000 | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 62,000 | +6.9% |
| 1967 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 56,000 | −3.4% |
| 1965 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 56,000 | −3.4% |
| 1963 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1962 | 56,000 | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 54,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports4,672 t USD 6.0 m
Exporter rank20 of 73
Imports11 t USD 23,000
Importer rank120 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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 86,800 t in 2023, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of oil of maize?

South Africa ranked 4th 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 7.6% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does South Africa export or import oil of maize?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 4,672 t (USD 6.0 m) and imports of 11 t (USD 23,000), 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 South Africa is from an external organisation. 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/)[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/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/south-korea/)
[All countries producing oil of maize](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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