Derived Products
Cheese Ball Snack, Cheese Puffs, Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal, Gluten-Free Crisp Snacks, +1
Raw Materials
Maize Grain
HS Code
110313
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Corn Meal market coverage spans 140 countries.
- 1,275 exporter companies and 1,131 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 7,439 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Corn Meal
Analyze 7,439 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Corn Meal.
Corn Meal Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Corn Meal to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Corn Meal: Indonesia (+733.3%), El Salvador (+150.0%), Peru (+88.1%).
Corn Meal Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Corn Meal country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Corn Meal transaction unit prices: Peru (5.35 USD / kg), Indonesia (5.00 USD / kg), Mexico (2.08 USD / kg), Ecuador (1.93 USD / kg), Italy (1.52 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -8.0% | 744 | 0.45 USD / kg (1,705,390.642 kg) | 0.44 USD / kg (2,686,123.76 kg) | 0.45 USD / kg (2,109,532.121 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (2,848,987.28 kg) | 0.44 USD / kg (1,332,606.22 kg) | 0.41 USD / kg (1,342,012.1 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +20.8% | 150 | 1.06 USD / kg (2,901,741 kg) | 1.21 USD / kg (83,568 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (1,691,529 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (88,356.57 kg) | 1.88 USD / kg (353,100.28 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (205,759.12 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | -6.1% | 3,788 | 0.41 USD / kg (3,106,245.399 kg) | 0.39 USD / kg (4,542,411.717 kg) | 0.39 USD / kg (2,596,271.065 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (2,816,079.144 kg) | 0.39 USD / kg (2,465,173.374 kg) | 0.37 USD / kg (2,844,231.055 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -0.7% | 1,070 | 2.51 USD / kg (52,570.83 kg) | 2.28 USD / kg (96,604.57 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (373,714.49 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (303,083.32 kg) | 3.52 USD / kg (58,784.08 kg) | 2.08 USD / kg (329,225.14 kg) | ||||||
| Lesotho | +9.1% | 736 | 0.48 USD / kg (1,052,579 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (1,914,149.5 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (2,628,123 kg) | 0.48 USD / kg (3,891,764 kg) | 0.44 USD / kg (1,921,693 kg) | 0.42 USD / kg (2,280,371 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +66.5% | 254 | 1.24 USD / kg (21,832.27 kg) | 2.58 USD / kg (11,778.06 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (8,579,480.45 kg) | 6.04 USD / kg (7,323,848.73 kg) | 0.47 USD / kg (14,036,909.46 kg) | 0.62 USD / kg (8,529,180.988 kg) | ||||||
| China | +2.9% | 190 | 0.75 USD / kg (1,231,420 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (3,101,000 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (2,968,608.1 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (5,738,080 kg) | 0.58 USD / kg (5,409,840 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (3,893,080 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | +33.0% | 132 | 1.01 USD / kg (-) | 0.64 USD / kg (49,876 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (321,720 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (2,093,665 kg) | 1.01 USD / kg (919,520 kg) | 1.05 USD / kg (766,220 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +20.4% | 18 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.38 USD / kg (147,920 kg) | 2.05 USD / kg (55,470 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (150,920 kg) | ||||||
| New Zealand | -1.7% | 10 | 10.05 USD / kg (14,400 kg) | - (-) | 11.00 USD / kg (720 kg) | 7.95 USD / kg (2,160 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Corn Meal Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,406 companies
1,275 exporters and 1,131 importers are mapped for Corn Meal.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Corn Meal, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Corn Meal Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,275 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Corn Meal. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Corn Meal Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Corn Meal suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Khai Anh Binh Thuan Joint Stock Company
Vietnam
Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Nikajah Distribution Private Limited
India
Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.
Corn Meal Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,275 total exporter companies in the Corn Meal supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Lesotho)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Angola)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Angola)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Corn Meal Global Exporter Coverage
1,275 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Corn Meal supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Corn Meal opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Corn Meal (HS Code 110313) in 2024
For Corn Meal in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 440,255,700.23 kg | 211,311,842.249 USD |
| 2 | United States | 207,130,790 kg | 126,507,464 USD |
| 3 | Turkiye | 127,800,406 kg | 46,684,413 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 45,101,607 kg | 35,863,862.505 USD |
| 5 | India | 78,641,643 kg | 31,101,720.069 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 54,318,124 kg | 25,278,509 USD |
| 7 | Hungary | 37,010,494.89 kg | 15,653,496 USD |
| 8 | Pakistan | 298,181,000 kg | 14,885,439.136 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 32,444,176.43 kg | 13,281,849.408 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 22,917,552 kg | 12,033,882.142 USD |
Corn Meal Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Corn Meal exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Corn Meal Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,131 importer companies are mapped for Corn Meal demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Corn Meal Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,131 total importer companies tracked for Corn Meal. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bhutan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Land TransportShipping And Water TransportAir TransportOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,131 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Corn Meal.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Corn Meal buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Corn Meal (HS Code 110313) in 2024
For Corn Meal in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 27,277,068 kg | 21,751,897.787 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 17,774,220 kg | 20,195,630.449 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 33,296,754.679 kg | 18,395,483.281 USD |
| 4 | United States | 31,665,982 kg | 17,530,806 USD |
| 5 | Israel | 21,030,379.246 kg | 12,262,000 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 38,665,430.61 kg | 12,175,562.262 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 23,369,810.08 kg | 12,008,848.457 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 15,999,593.663 kg | 10,415,095.574 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 15,613,396 kg | 7,770,742 USD |
| 10 | Romania | 15,523,987.295 kg | 7,540,483.41 USD |
Corn Meal Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Corn Meal origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Corn Meal
Corn Meal Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Corn Meal wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Corn Meal wholesale unit prices: South Africa (0.97 USD / kg), Botswana (0.80 USD / kg), Brazil (0.69 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0.64 USD / kg | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.69 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| South Africa | 0.98 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | - | 0.98 USD / kg | 0.97 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Botswana | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | - | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Kenya | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Namibia | 0.87 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - |
Corn Meal Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Corn Meal wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | 1.28 USD / kg | -2.4% |
| 2 | South Africa | 0.98 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | +66.6% |
| 3 | Botswana | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | +1.4% |
| 4 | Kenya | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | - |
| 5 | Namibia | 0.89 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | +3.5% |
Latest Corn Meal Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Corn Meal wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-02-01 | Mai** **** * ******* ******** ******* | 2.57 USD / kg | |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry (Milled)
Industry PositionMilling Product (Food Ingredient)
Market
Cornmeal is a dry-milled maize product used globally as a staple ingredient and as an input to instant porridges and extruded snack foods. Global availability is anchored in the largest maize-producing countries—especially the United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, India, and Ukraine—while milling often occurs close to consumption markets because the product is bulky and widely produced domestically. International trade is tracked in UN Comtrade under HS 110313 (maize groats/meal) and is influenced by feedstock maize price cycles, freight costs, and buyer specifications for granulation, degermination/whole-grain, and fortification. The most material trade disruption risks are food-safety noncompliance from maize mycotoxins (notably fumonisins) and climate-driven maize supply shocks that tighten grain markets and raise processing costs.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLargest maize producer; large-scale grain handling and milling industry supports stable cornmeal supply.
- ChinaMajor maize producer with large domestic utilization; processed maize products are primarily oriented to internal demand.
- BrazilMajor producer with multiple crop cycles; expanding industrial processing capacity supports regional ingredient supply.
- ArgentinaMajor maize producer and exporter of maize grain; milling output economics are closely tied to export-parity grain prices.
- IndiaLarge maize producer with strong domestic feed and food uses; processed maize products supply domestic and nearby markets.
- UkraineSignificant maize producer/exporter in global grain trade; Black Sea logistics and geopolitical risk can transmit into maize-based ingredient prices.
Specification
Major VarietiesYellow maize-based cornmeal, White maize-based cornmeal, Flint-maize cornmeal (common for polenta-style uses), Blue/pigmented maize cornmeal (niche)
Physical Attributes
- Granulation specified as fine/medium/coarse (including grits-style sizes), with tight particle-size tolerances for consistent cooking/extrusion performance
- Color (yellow vs white) used as a primary identity/spec driver in retail and industrial formulations
- Degerminated vs whole-grain/stone-ground options influence flavor, shelf stability, and nutrition claims
- Pre-cooked/instant variants may be specified when rapid hydration/short preparation time is required
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture is controlled to manage caking, microbial stability, and transport handling
- Residual fat/germ content is monitored because higher fat increases rancidity risk and shortens shelf stability
- Ash/mineral content and microbiological limits are commonly included in buyer specifications
- Mycotoxin compliance (e.g., fumonisins; and often aflatoxins/DON depending on market rules) is a key release parameter for food-grade shipments
Grades
- Food-grade vs feed-grade differentiation (food-grade requires tighter contaminant and hygiene controls)
- Enriched/fortified cornmeal where required by national standards (premix addition and label compliance)
- Gluten-free claims typically require cross-contact controls and testing/verification programs
Packaging
- Retail bags (paper or plastic, often multi-layer) with moisture protection
- Industrial sacks (e.g., 25 kg multiwall paper with liners) and bulk formats (FIBC/super sacks) for manufacturers
- Lot coding and traceability labeling to support recall readiness and contaminant-control programs
ProcessingFunctional performance is strongly linked to granulation, starch damage, and (where used) pre-cooking/gelatinization for instant applicationsUsed in extrusion and frying systems as a texture-forming cereal base; water absorption and viscosity behavior are common performance specifications
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Maize grain procurement (often from commercial elevators) -> cleaning -> tempering/conditioning -> dry milling (degermination/roller or stone milling) -> sifting/classification -> optional blending and fortification -> packaging -> distribution to retail and industrial users
Demand Drivers
- Staple-food demand for maize-based dishes (e.g., polenta-style preparations, cornbread-style baking, arepa/tortilla-related uses depending on regional formulations)
- Industrial demand for cereal bases in extruded snacks and instant porridge/quick-cook products
- Growth of gluten-free and allergen-positioned formulations where maize-based meals replace wheat flour in specific applications
Temperature
- Ambient, dry storage is typical; moisture control is critical to prevent caking, mold growth, and pest activity
- Higher-fat whole-grain/stone-ground products are more sensitive to heat and prolonged storage due to rancidity risk
Shelf Life
- Shelf stability is primarily a function of moisture and fat (germ) content; degerminated cornmeal generally keeps longer than whole-grain variants under the same storage conditions
- Pest infestation and odor/flavor pick-up are common quality issues in poorly sealed packaging or high-humidity storage environments
Risks
Food Safety HighMycotoxin contamination in maize-based products—especially fumonisins—can trigger import rejections and poses public-health risk; Codex CXS 193 includes maximum levels and sampling guidance for fumonisins in maize flour and maize meal.Source from suppliers with documented mycotoxin-control programs; require certificates of analysis and routine testing (fumonisins and other relevant mycotoxins for the destination market); maintain dry, pest-controlled storage and strong lot traceability.
Climate MediumDrought, heat stress, and other weather extremes in major maize belts can tighten global maize balances, raising cornmeal input costs and increasing volatility for processors and importers.Diversify maize sourcing regions where feasible, use price-risk management/hedging aligned to maize markets, and maintain contingency stocks for critical SKUs in import-dependent markets.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory requirements can vary by destination, including GMO/identity-preserved expectations, contaminant limits, and (in some countries) mandatory enrichment/fortification standards for maize meal products.Match product specification and labeling to destination rules; maintain identity preservation and documentation where non-GMO is required; audit fortification premix controls and finished-product verification testing when applicable.
Quality Deterioration MediumMoisture ingress, pest infestation, and (for higher-fat products) rancidity can reduce usability and consumer acceptance, leading to claims and waste in long or poorly controlled distribution chains.Specify packaging with appropriate moisture/oxygen barriers, set moisture and fat limits aligned to intended shelf life, and enforce hygiene and pest-control programs across storage and transport nodes.
Sustainability
- Upstream maize production impacts (notably nitrogen fertilizer use and associated emissions, and soil/land-management outcomes) influence the environmental footprint of cornmeal supply chains
- Land-use change risk in expanding maize frontiers can create reputational and procurement-screening exposure for buyers with deforestation/land-conversion commitments
- Energy intensity of milling and drying/heat-treatment steps can be material for processors depending on grid mix and fuel costs
Labor & Social
- Food affordability sensitivity: cornmeal is a staple in many markets, so price spikes can create acute social and political pressure that affects trade policy and procurement behavior
FAQ
Which HS codes are commonly used for cornmeal and related maize milling products in trade data?In UN Comtrade/UNdata, maize groats and meal (including cornmeal-type products) are tracked under HS 110313, while maize (corn) flour is tracked under HS 110220.
What is the most important food-safety risk in cornmeal trade?Mycotoxins in maize—especially fumonisins—are a leading risk because they can exceed regulatory limits and trigger border rejections; Codex CXS 193 sets maximum levels and sampling guidance for fumonisins in maize flour and maize meal.
Which countries underpin global maize supply that supports cornmeal availability?USDA’s global production data highlights the United States, China, Brazil, and Argentina among the largest corn producers, with other major producing countries including India and Ukraine.
Sources
Corn Meal Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Corn Meal market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: United States, South Africa, China, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Turkiye, Argentina, Germany, France, Israel, India, Ukraine, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Poland, Benin, Canada, Philippines, El Salvador, Indonesia, Nigeria, Zambia, Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Egypt, Thailand, Ivory Coast, Japan, Romania, Guatemala, South Korea, Botswana, Gabon, Vietnam, Senegal, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Ecuador, Uganda, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Mozambique, Pakistan, Serbia, Lesotho, Malaysia, Portugal, Yemen, Uruguay, Austria, Bulgaria, Australia, Greece, Nicaragua, Belize, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Kenya, Peru, Denmark, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Armenia, Czechia, Burkina Faso, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Switzerland, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Réunion, Sweden, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Togo, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Maize Grain
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