Snapshot

India corn market is expected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period. Corn is the third most important crop in India after rice and wheat, which is used both as food and feed. India corn market is driven by the increasing demand for corn and its products during the forecast years. Furthermore, the growing popularity of nutritionally enriched products is driving the market over 2024. 

India is one of the top 10 maize producers in the world; it contributes around 2-3% of the total maize produced globally and is one of the top-5 maize exporters in the world contributing almost 14% of the total maize exported to different countries around the world. 

Key Export Destination for Indian Corn

The total cultivated area of maize in India is over 9.0 million ha (2013-14), with most of the Indian states growing it. Ten states in India represent around 80% of the total area of maize grown. Karnataka (15%) is the largest state for maize cultivation followed by Rajasthan (13%) and Madhya Pradesh (10%).