In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the most corn. For more countries, head on over to 15 Countries That Produce the Most Corn.
5. Ukraine
Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 30.3 million
Ukraine is an Eastern European country that is also the second largest in Europe in terms of land mass. It was one of the last territories to gain independence from Soviet Russia. The centrality of Ukraine to the global agricultural supply chain is evident from the fact that since the brutal invasion of Russia started this year, wheat prices have soared due to lower supplies from the country. Ukraine produced 30.3 million tons of corn in 2020.
4. Argentine Republic
Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 58 million
The Argentine Republic is one of the largest economies in South America, with a GDP of $1.2 trillion and a GDP per capita of $26,074. It is also a member of the G-20 and G-15 groups of nations. The country has also been one of the largest global meat exporters, and also produces large quantities of other products such as barley, tobacco, and cotton. Other products include cereals and sugarcane. Argentina produced 58 million tons of corn in 2020
3. Federative Republic of Brazil
Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 103 million
The Federative Republic of Brazil has the ninth largest GDP in the world which was worth $3.6 trillion in 2022. The country’s GDP per capita stands at $17,208. The Brazilian agricultural sector has won several accolades, such as being the world’s largest producer of coffee. This sector is known for its strong presence of family farming and produces different products such as wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, beans, soy, fruit, coffee, and cotton. However, the industry is also filled with rampant violations of child labor regulations. Brazil’s corn output was 103 million tons in 2020.
The Brazilian corn industry also employs several different technologies to enhance its corn output. For instance, transgenic corn and Bt corn are commonly used to prevent diseases and provide protection against insects. Brazilian corn research also involves planting hybrids during different time periods of the year to investigate growth. Finally, Brazilian researchers have also discovered that reducing spacing in seeding allows for significant productivity gains.
2. People’s Republic of China (Mainland)
Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 260 million
The People’s Republic of China is the world’s most populous country and the largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. Owing to its size and military, China is the most influential country in the world after the United States, and the pair is locked in an intense geopolitical and technological conflict. China dominates the world through its export base, which enables it to have the largest foreign exchange reserves in the world. The country mostly produces food crops such as rice, wheat, potatoes, sesame seeds, and rapeseed. In 2020, its corn output was 260 million, excluding the Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, and Macau.
China has also started to employ more machines to produce corn. Currently, machines have enabled farmers to both plant and harvest the plant without relying on manual labor. Farmers are now able to sow seeds on as much as 20 hectares per day and harvest more than ten hectares daily.
1. United States of America
Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 360 million
The United States of America is the most powerful nation in human history. It also has the second largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) and the largest nominally. 30.2% of the world’s wealth was in America, for the largest share, in 2021. The American agriculture industry ensures that the country remains a net exporter, and it produces different products such as wheat, meat, cotton, and lettuce.
America also produced 360 million tons of corn in 2020. The U.S. also leads the world in corn research, with studies about the use of technology for keeping check on the plants during their entire growth cycle, and the statistical correlation of weather patterns with plant yield providing farmers with added insights about growing their products.
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