Sub Product
Popcorn Kernel, Seed Maize, White Corn, Yellow Corn
Derived Products
Bourbon, Canned Corn, Cheese-Flavored Corn Puff, Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal, +12
HS Code
1005
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Australia Maize Grain market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Australia are summarized.
- 14 export partner companies and 15 import partner companies are mapped for Maize Grain in Australia.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Maize Grain Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Australia
14 export partner companies are tracked for Maize Grain in Australia. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Maize Grain export intelligence in Australia, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 1005.
Scatter points are sampled from 89.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Maize Grain in Australia
5 sampled Maize Grain transactions in Australia include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Maize Grain sampled transaction unit prices by date in Australia: 2026-04-29: 0.42 USD / kg, 2026-04-17: 0.33 USD / kg, 2026-04-16: 0.32 USD / kg, 2026-04-15: 0.42 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.42 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | [옥수****** ********** | 0.42 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-17 | [옥수****** **************** | 0.33 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-16 | [옥수****** ********** | 0.32 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-15 | [옥수****** ********** | 0.42 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-01 | [옥수****** ********** | 0.42 USD / kg | (Australia) | (South Korea) |
Top Maize Grain Export Suppliers and Companies in Australia
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 14 total export partner companies tracked for Maize Grain in Australia. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingAnimal ProductionCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Australia Export Partner Coverage
14 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Australia export network depth for Maize Grain.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Maize Grain partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Australia.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Maize Grain in Australia (HS Code 1005)
Analyze 3 years of Maize Grain export volume and value in Australia to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91,422,990 | 40,794,244 USD |
| 2023 | 77,748,910 | 40,376,691 USD |
| 2022 | 87,739,220 | 38,732,272 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Maize Grain Exports from Australia (HS Code 1005) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Maize Grain exports from Australia.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 78,355,380 | 31,383,032.75 USD |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 6,298,030 | 2,234,467.308 USD |
| 3 | New Zealand | 587,270 | 1,178,239.698 USD |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 1,142,930 | 1,074,418.03 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 1,190,570 | 822,194.47 USD |
Maize Grain Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Australia: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
15 import partner companies are tracked for Maize Grain in Australia. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 91.4% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Maize Grain in Australia
5 sampled Maize Grain import transactions in Australia provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Maize Grain sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Australia: 2026-02-04: 2.75 USD / kg, 2026-01-30: 2.73 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 0.88 USD / kg, 2025-12-15: 1.15 USD / kg, 2025-11-29: 3.41 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | COR* *********** ************** | 2.75 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-30 | COR* ****** ***** ****** ******** | 2.73 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-23 | MAI** ***** ****** ** *** ******* * **** | 0.88 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-15 | VEG** ** ******** * ** ** **** ****** | 1.15 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-29 | LOS *** **** | 3.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Maize Grain Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Australia
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 15 total import partner companies tracked for Maize Grain in Australia. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Land TransportBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogisticsRetailFood Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingOthersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Australia Import Partner Coverage
15 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Maize Grain in Australia.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Maize Grain importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Australia.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Maize Grain in Australia (HS Code 1005)
Track 3 years of Maize Grain import volume and value in Australia to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,320,108 | 2,873,932 USD |
| 2023 | 2,042,742 | 4,190,629 USD |
| 2022 | 1,216,635 | 2,689,410 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Maize Grain to Australia (HS Code 1005) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Maize Grain to Australia.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 697,522.53 | 1,532,063.109 USD |
| 2 | New Zealand | 301,114.96 | 997,852.164 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 166,500 | 157,232.485 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 89,925 | 93,191.692 USD |
| 5 | South Africa | 42,842.3 | 37,966.024 USD |
Maize Grain Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Australia
Monitor Maize Grain farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Australia.
Historical Maize Grain Farmgate Supplier Prices in Australia (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Maize Grain in Australia.
Maize Grain yearly average farmgate prices in Australia: 2024: 0.37 USD / kg, 2025: 0.38 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.37 USD / kg | 0.35 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | - |
Latest Maize Grain Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Australia
Review the latest 5 farmgate updates to monitor recent Maize Grain origin-side price movements in Australia.
Maize Grain latest farmgate updates by date in Australia: 2025-08-01: 400.00 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 420.00 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 400.00 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 420.00 USD / kg, 2025-05-01: 397.50 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Mai** ***** * * *** ***** ***** ********* | 400.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-06-01 | Mai** ***** * * *** ***** ***** ********* | 420.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-06-01 | Mai** ***** * * *** ***** ***** ********* | 400.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-06-01 | Mai** ***** * * *** **** ** | 420.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-05-01 | Mai** ***** * * *** **** ** | 397.50 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormGrain (Dry)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Maize grain in Australia is a smaller but established summer broadacre crop concentrated in New South Wales, with additional production in Queensland and irrigated districts such as the Ord (Kununurra, WA). The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported 447,000 tonnes of maize sold in 2023–24, with New South Wales accounting for about 60% of the national maize sold. Domestic demand is primarily linked to stockfeed and food processing uses, and irrigated production is important in several NSW regions. Trade data based on UN Comtrade show Australia can be an export supplier in some years (HS 100590 maize exports recorded to markets including the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates in 2023), while recorded imports of HS 1005 maize are comparatively small.
Market RoleDomestic producer with export capability (summer broadacre crop), with limited imports
Domestic RoleFeed grain and food-processing input (including breakfast cereal, cornflour and popcorn supply chains) produced as part of Australia’s summer broadacre cropping system
SeasonalityPrimarily a summer broadacre crop in Australia, with supply timing influenced by seasonal conditions and (in irrigated systems) water availability.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Moisture limits are a key receival and storage quality parameter (example: GrainCorp maize standards list a maximum moisture of 14.0%).
- Test weight minimums and limits on admixture/foreign material and screenings are used for grading and trade (example: GrainCorp standards include test weight and admixture/foreign material limits).
- Defective grain tolerances (including broken, damaged, and dead/mouldy) are used to manage quality risk in receivals and trade (example: GrainCorp maize standards list maximum tolerances).
Grades
- GTA Maize Trading Standards (annual Australian maize grade framework used domestically and for export contracting).
- GrainCorp receival segregations for maize (example: PMAZ and FMAZ) where announced.
Packaging
- Bulk delivery into receival sites (standards commonly applied on individual truck loads).
- Bagged maize pathways also exist for certain import/export use cases (as reflected in BICON case pathways for bagged maize products).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm production (often irrigated in key regions) → on-farm storage or receival site → sampling and grading to trading/receival standards → domestic users (feed/milling) and/or accumulation for export → port logistics → sea freight shipments
Temperature
- Quality management focuses on keeping grain dry and within receival moisture limits to reduce spoilage and mould risk.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long under dry, pest-controlled storage, but can degrade quickly if moisture ingress leads to mould or quality defects.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Biosecurity HighAustralia applies strict biosecurity controls to bulk grain imports; non-compliance with BICON conditions (including contamination risks such as weed seeds, soil, or pests of biosecurity concern) can lead to delays, treatment requirements, or refusal of entry.Confirm the exact BICON case pathway for the origin and end use before contracting; use audited cleaning/packing declarations, ensure grading/certification for low foreign material and pest freedom where required, and plan for DAFF-approved on-arrival handling under an approved arrangement.
Logistics MediumBulk-grain logistics and freight rate volatility can materially affect the landed cost into Australia (for imports) or export netbacks (for Australian sellers), increasing price risk and delivery uncertainty.Use forward freight planning and clear Incoterm allocation (e.g., FOB/CFR/CIF) with contingency for port/rail disruptions; maintain buffer time for inspection and receival windows.
Climate MediumHeat stress and climate variability can disrupt yield and quality in summer maize systems; irrigated production can face operational risk if water availability or heat extremes constrain production outcomes.Diversify supply across regions and seasons where feasible and align contracts with verified production and storage-quality documentation (moisture/defect results).
Identity Preservation MediumWhere buyers require non-GM or identity-preserved maize, segregation failures or documentation gaps can trigger rejection or downgrading under receival/trading standards.Specify segregation, testing, and chain-of-custody requirements in contracts; align with receival/trading standards and use dedicated storage/transport where needed.
Sustainability
- Climate and water-risk exposure for irrigated maize (heat stress risks and irrigation dependency in key production regions)
- Yield and supply variability driven by seasonal rainfall and temperature extremes in summer cropping systems
FAQ
Where is maize grain mainly produced in Australia?ABS reports New South Wales as the largest maize-producing state in 2023–24, and it also highlights key producing areas such as Griffith Surrounds (NSW). NSW DPIRD notes maize is grown across central and southern grain-growing regions (including Murray, Riverina and Lachlan) and also on the Liverpool and Moree plains in northern NSW, with additional irrigated production in places like the Ord (Kununurra, WA).
What are the main end uses for maize in Australia?NSW DPIRD states that irrigated maize supplies breakfast cereals, popcorn, cornflour and stock feed, and it is often produced near dairy areas and beef feedlots where maize silage is used as an energy source.
What is the biggest compliance risk when shipping maize grain into Australia?DAFF states that imported bulk grain poses a high biosecurity risk and may not be permitted entry if it does not meet import requirements. Importers should use BICON to confirm the specific conditions for the commodity and origin (including whether an import permit is required) and be prepared for risk-based imported food inspection and testing where applicable.
Sources
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