How much corn does Ukraine produce and export?
Ukraine is the nullth largest producer of corn: 26.9 million tonnes in 2024, 2.2% of the world's 1.2 billion tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $5.8 billion in 2024, 12% of world exports of corn grain (HS 1005) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 19% of its corn exports by value.
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Ukraine's corn production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.9 million tonnes | 2.2% | -0.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Ukraine's corn exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $5.8 billion | 12% | 29.7 million t | $197 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1005 (Maize (corn)).
Where Ukraine's corn goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Ukraine's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1B | 19% |
| Spain | $883M | 15% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $601M | 10% |
| Egypt | $545M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $512M | 8.8% |
How much corn Ukraine uses
Ukraine's domestic supply of corn was 5.8 million tonnes in 2023, 0.5% of the world's. Food supply was 13 kg per person a year, 63rd highest of 140 countries with a million or more people. It produced 678% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 1%. FAO's item is "Maize and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The corn price Ukraine sells into
The benchmark price, US No. 2 yellow, Gulf export, was $239.6/t in September 2026, up 21% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 20% a year, calmer in 55% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Corn price history.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Ukraine corn: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/UKR/corn/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.