Oil of maize production in Taiwan
In 2023 Taiwan produced 7,350 t of oil of maize, the 36th largest in the world (0.24% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.1%. The record was 8,640 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7,350 t
- World rank
- 36 of 56
- 10-year change
- −9.1%
- Record
- 8,640 t
- 2010
Oil of maize in Taiwan, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Taiwan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.24%
- 0.34% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −9.1%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Honduras | 8,511 | 0.28% |
| 35 | Singapore | 8,300 | 0.27% |
| 36 | Taiwan | 7,350 | 0.24% |
| 37 | Ukraine | 6,834 | 0.22% |
| 38 | Uruguay | 6,500 | 0.21% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Taiwan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,350 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 6,750 | −8.1% |
| 2021 | 7,342 | −4.8% |
| 2020 | 7,712 | −4.8% |
| 2019 | 8,100 | +20% |
| 2018 | 6,750 | −20% |
| 2017 | 8,438 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,438 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,438 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,438 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 8,087 | −6.1% |
| 2012 | 8,611 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 8,175 | −5.4% |
| 2010 | 8,640 | +129% |
| 2009 | 3,780 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 3,741 | −0.9% |
| 2007 | 3,776 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 3,601 | −4.7% |
| 2005 | 3,780 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 3,645 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 3,510 | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 3,240 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 3,105 | −4.2% |
| 2000 | 3,240 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 563 t USD 640,000
- Exporter rank
- 35 of 73
- Imports
- 57 t USD 119,000
- Importer rank
- 91 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 Taiwan?
Taiwan produced 7,350 t in 2023, 0.24% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Taiwan rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Taiwan ranked 36th 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 Taiwan changed?
It fell by 9.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 8,640 t in 2010.
Does Taiwan export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Taiwan reported exports of 563 t (USD 640,000) and imports of 57 t (USD 119,000), 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 Taiwan 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.