The United States leads the world in corn production and exports.

The United States leads global corn production and exports supported by its fertile soils, advanced biotechnology, intensive mechanization, agricultural subsidies, and favorable climate. The global map of exportable supply is completed by Argentina, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine, oriented to supply the demand of major buyers such as Mexico, Japan, the European Union, South Korea, Egypt, and Southeast Asia. In the case of China, its production of 307 million tons is insufficient to cover its domestic demand by an approximate margin of 6 percent. The United States has consolidated its dominance in the market, concentrating 31% of global production and channeling nearly 20% of its harvest to the foreign market. According to Teucrium Commodity Trust, a deficit of 23 million metric tons is expected in the global corn supply for the 2026-2027 agricultural cycle. The USDA's July 2026 projections indicate that global consumption will reach 1,320 million tons, surpassing global ...