Introduction:

As per FAO data, India ranked as the 5th largest producer of Maize in the world in 2024, with a production of 40.23 million MT, accounting for a 3.30% share of the total world maize production.

India has strategic and geographical advantage over other countries towards supply of maize to international market. This includes round-the-year production of maize in our country, well-established seed production and marketing network and availability of seaport.

India's Production: Production of maize is estimated to be 43.41 million tonnes in 2024-25 (DA&FW’s Final Estimate).

Areas of Cultivation: Major maize growing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

Exports: The country has exported 1.25 million MT of maize to the world in 2025-26, valued at Rs. 3,357.54 crores/ 374.70 USD Millions.

Major Export Destinations (2025-26): Bangladesh (28.2%), Nepal (24.5%), Vietnam (22.0%), Sri Lanka (6.6%), and Thailand (3.3%).