Parent Product
Maize Grain
HS Code
100590
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Yellow Corn market coverage spans 164 countries.
- 7,555 exporter companies and 5,708 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 22,048 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 5 premium suppliers and 2 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Yellow Corn
Analyze 22,048 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Yellow Corn.
Yellow Corn Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Yellow Corn to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Yellow Corn: Ukraine (+129.7%), Mexico (+95.2%), Vietnam (+92.9%).
Yellow Corn Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Yellow Corn country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Yellow Corn transaction unit prices: Peru (1.75 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.73 USD / kg), South Africa (0.31 USD / kg), India (0.26 USD / kg), Myanmar [Burma] (0.25 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -2.8% | 3,759 | 0.22 USD / kg (2,311,371,901.061 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (1,882,719,788.171 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (2,763,270,647.366 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (1,873,685,215.332 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (1,813,012,268.644 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (2,317,173,090.625 kg) | ||||||
| India | -6.4% | 3,728 | 0.28 USD / kg (11,436,162.999 kg) | 0.30 USD / kg (9,117,143.003 kg) | 0.28 USD / kg (8,962,522.001 kg) | 0.29 USD / kg (21,147,997.748 kg) | 0.26 USD / kg (96,172,286.953 kg) | 0.26 USD / kg (93,203,954.989 kg) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +129.7% | 1,319 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.29 USD / kg (98,200,905.91 kg) | 1.90 USD / kg (2,895.22 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (2,958,345,517.433 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | -18.7% | 925 | 0.24 USD / kg (12,759,785 kg) | 0.25 USD / kg (315,287,906.29 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (461,082,397.96 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (512,478,670.83 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (480,674,891.199 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (720,580,033 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -9.3% | 565 | 0.66 USD / kg (310,099.71 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (901,747.998 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (740,259.969 kg) | 1.55 USD / kg (958,714.751 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (381,260.5 kg) | 1.75 USD / kg (411,501.811 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | -5.6% | 249 | 0.20 USD / kg (288,420,964 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (331,183,498 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (351,124,210 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (371,321,690 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (267,356,780 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (582,756,260 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +95.2% | 457 | 0.23 USD / kg (249,488,509.46 kg) | 0.42 USD / kg (213,813,724.581 kg) | 0.37 USD / kg (127,545,309.38 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (154,074,961.089 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (69,838,672.819 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (187,341,615.339 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -1.4% | 2,921 | 0.19 USD / kg (4,343,451,174.59 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (3,112,430,258 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (2,583,585,264.21 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (2,214,827,269.13 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,932,260,189 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (1,477,977,978 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | -78.1% | 895 | 0.20 USD / kg (226,825,074 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (280,746,067 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (371,996,169 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (196,091,254 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (215,480,883 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (228,331,121 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | -7.8% | 501 | 0.20 USD / kg (88,026,642 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (103,639,651 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (66,416,803 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (177,001,325 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (122,362,980 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (128,905,894 kg) |
Yellow Corn Global Supply Chain Coverage
13,263 companies
7,555 exporters and 5,708 importers are mapped for Yellow Corn.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Yellow Corn, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Yellow Corn Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
7,555 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Yellow Corn. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Yellow Corn Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
5 premium Yellow Corn suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
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South Africa
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India
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United States
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Vietnam
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Yellow Corn Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Yellow Corn Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 7,555 total exporter companies in the Yellow Corn supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingLogisticsTrade
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Yellow Corn Global Exporter Coverage
7,555 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Yellow Corn supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Yellow Corn (HS Code 100590) in 2024
For Yellow Corn in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 62,510,964,302 kg | 14,056,057,078 USD |
| 2 | Brazil | 39,756,390,015.346 kg | 8,056,172,009 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 32,049,121,179 kg | 6,508,688,638.51 USD |
| 4 | Ukraine | 34,742,674,781.16 kg | 5,974,057,811.63 USD |
| 5 | South Africa | 3,762,395,540.478 kg | 813,815,148.306 USD |
| 6 | Myanmar [Burma] | 2,759,381,000 kg | 691,546,161.777 USD |
| 7 | Poland | 2,932,271,001.559 kg | 650,622,598 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 2,802,371,710.25 kg | 629,142,476.1 USD |
| 9 | Hungary | 2,358,860,794 kg | 482,609,079 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 2,227,491,661 kg | 432,598,201.144 USD |
Yellow Corn Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Yellow Corn Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
5,708 importer companies are mapped for Yellow Corn demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Yellow Corn Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Iraq)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
5,708 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Yellow Corn.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Yellow Corn (HS Code 100590) in 2024
For Yellow Corn in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 15,274,133,387.718 kg | 3,921,743,318.747 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 11,341,309,731.402 kg | 2,892,292,833 USD |
| 3 | Egypt | 9,181,494,385.602 kg | 2,256,770,120.279 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 7,771,471,050 kg | 1,782,518,388 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 7,304,494,304 kg | 1,634,338,969.565 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 5,100,889,873 kg | 1,221,307,978.448 USD |
| 7 | Turkiye | 4,500,052,262 kg | 976,230,651 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 2,791,636,403 kg | 710,411,314.249 USD |
| 9 | Malaysia | 2,386,406,847.1 kg | 623,153,549.143 USD |
| 10 | Zimbabwe | 1,696,657,250 kg | 602,641,337.169 USD |
Yellow Corn Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Yellow Corn
Yellow Corn Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Yellow Corn wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Yellow Corn wholesale unit prices: Argentina (0.36 USD / kg), Bulgaria (0.22 USD / kg), Austria (0.21 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2.71 USD / kg | 1.31 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.36 USD / kg | ||||||
| Austria | 0.26 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | - | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | ||||||
| Belgium | - | - | 0.00 USD / kg | 0.00 USD / kg | 0.00 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Burkina Faso | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Bulgaria | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg |
Yellow Corn Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Yellow Corn wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 0.75 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 3.77 USD / kg | -53.3% |
| 2 | Austria | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | +1.2% |
| 3 | Belgium | 0.16 USD / kg | 0.00 USD / kg | 0.23 USD / kg | +8.3% |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 0.31 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.36 USD / kg | - |
| 5 | Bulgaria | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 0.28 USD / kg | +9.5% |
Latest Yellow Corn Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-06-01 | Fee* ***** * ************ ******** | 301.20 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Fee* ***** * ************ **** | 274.41 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | พืช*** ****************** *** *************** ** * ** ********* * | 0.17 USD / kg |
Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Yellow Corn
Yellow Corn Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Yellow Corn farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-09, countries with visible Yellow Corn farmgate unit prices: Austria (0.21 USD / kg).
Yellow Corn Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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Latest Yellow Corn Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Yel*** **** * * ****** *********** | 202.91 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | Yel*** **** * * ****** *********** | 213.74 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | Yel*** **** * * ****** *********** | 203.08 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | Yel*** **** * * ****** *********** | 191.20 USD / kg | |
| 2025-10-01 | Yel*** **** * * ****** *********** | 203.95 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried Grain
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grain
Scientific NameZea mays
PerishabilityLow (when properly dried and stored); quality deteriorates quickly under high moisture and heat due to mold and insect activity.
Growing Conditions
- Warm-season crop; sensitive to frost
- Yield and quality depend on adequate moisture during critical growth stages
- Prefers well-drained soils and managed nutrient availability
Main VarietiesDent corn, Flint corn, Waxy corn, High-amylose corn (specialty)
Consumption Forms
- Animal feed (whole grain or milled)
- Wet-milled products (starch, sweeteners, gluten feed)
- Fuel ethanol feedstock where applicable
- Food uses in some markets (cornmeal/grits and ingredient applications)
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Foreign material
- Damaged kernels
- Broken kernels
- Mycotoxin risk management and testing requirements
Planting to HarvestOne growing season; harvested within the same production year, with timing dependent on variety, latitude, and cropping system.
Market
Yellow corn (maize) is a globally traded cereal grain primarily used for animal feed, industrial starch and sweeteners, and biofuel feedstock. Global production is concentrated in the United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine, while export availability is dominated by a smaller subset of origins in the Americas and the Black Sea region. Import demand is led by large feed and industrial users in Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, and the European Union, with trade flows highly responsive to freight costs and policy (notably biofuel mandates and sanitary requirements). Weather outcomes in key producing belts and disruptions to Black Sea logistics are recurring drivers of price volatility and rapid trade re-routing.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)demand growth varies by end-use and region
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesAmong the largest global producers; central to global price discovery and supply expectations.
- ChinaAmong the largest global producers; production is largely absorbed domestically with variable import needs.
- BrazilAmong the largest producers; production growth and second-crop dynamics strongly influence export availability.
- ArgentinaMajor producer and regular export supplier to global feed markets.
- UkraineMajor producer; export capacity and logistics conditions materially affect global trade flows.
- IndiaLarge producer; trade role varies by domestic demand and policy.
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesCore exporter supplying multiple regions via Gulf and Pacific Northwest export corridors.
- BrazilMajor exporter with seasonally concentrated export surpluses linked to second-crop harvest timing.
- ArgentinaKey exporter; export competitiveness depends on crop outcomes, logistics, and policy settings.
- UkraineSignificant exporter; trade can be constrained by Black Sea security and corridor availability.
- RomaniaImportant EU-origin supplier in some seasons; exportable surplus varies with weather.
Major Importing Countries
- MexicoMajor feed-grain importer with strong linkage to North and South American supply.
- JapanLarge importer for compound feed and industrial use with strict quality and consistency requirements.
- ChinaImport volumes can be significant in deficit years; demand influenced by feed economics and policy.
- South KoreaConsistent importer for feed use, typically sourced from major exporting origins.
- SpainMajor EU importer for livestock feed; often supplied via Atlantic and Black Sea-linked routes.
- NetherlandsEU entry and distribution hub; imports support feed and trading flows.
- VietnamGrowing feed demand can drive increased imports depending on livestock sector dynamics.
- EgyptImport demand tied to feed needs and global price levels.
Supply Calendar
- United States:Sep, Oct, NovMain harvest period; export program then draws from on-farm and commercial storage year-round.
- Brazil:Jun, Jul, Aug, SepSecond-crop (safrinha) harvest supports a seasonally large export window.
- Argentina:Mar, Apr, May, JunHarvest and early post-harvest marketing period often aligns with strong export offers.
- Ukraine:Sep, Oct, NovHarvest-driven export availability; logistics and corridor access can dominate shipment patterns.
Specification
Major VarietiesYellow dent corn (trade-dominant in many export programs), Flint corn (more common in some regions and specific end-uses), Waxy corn (specialty starch applications)
Physical Attributes
- Yellow kernels with variable hardness depending on dent/flint characteristics
- Kernel integrity and low visible damage are important for storage stability and processing performance
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and foreign material specifications are central to safe storage and shipping
- Mycotoxin management (e.g., aflatoxins and fumonisins) is a recurring buyer requirement in many markets
- Starch and protein composition considerations are relevant for wet milling, dry milling, feed formulation, and ethanol yield expectations
Grades
- U.S. corn grade terminology (e.g., yellow corn grades) is commonly referenced in international contracts and tenders
- Contract specifications often define limits for damaged kernels, broken kernels, and foreign material, alongside test weight and moisture expectations
Packaging
- Bulk ocean shipments (handysize to panamax) are common for major trade flows
- Containerized shipments are used for smaller lots and specialty specifications (e.g., identity-preserved non-GMO)
- Bagged formats may be used in some destination markets for distribution needs
ProcessingSuitable for dry milling (meal, grits) and wet milling (starch, sweeteners, gluten feed)Widely used as a feedstock for fuel ethanol where policy and economics support production
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> drying/conditioning -> storage (farm or commercial elevators) -> inland transport (truck/rail/barge) -> export terminal loading -> ocean freight -> destination discharge -> feed milling / wet milling / starch and ethanol processing
Demand Drivers
- Compound feed demand for poultry, swine, and dairy sectors
- Industrial starch, sweetener, and derivative manufacturing
- Biofuel programs and blending mandates in some major producing countries
- Food uses in specific markets (e.g., grits/meal and processed food ingredients), though typically smaller than feed/industrial use for yellow corn
Temperature
- Quality preservation depends primarily on maintaining safe moisture, preventing condensation, and controlling grain temperature via aeration in storage
- Heat and moisture hotspots during storage or transit increase mold, insect, and quality-loss risk
Atmosphere Control
- Fumigation and pest control are common in bulk grain handling; residue and compliance requirements must be managed for destination regulations
- Hermetic storage or controlled-atmosphere approaches can be used in some contexts to suppress insect activity
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life is achievable when properly dried and stored with effective pest and mold control; shelf life shortens materially when moisture management fails or temperatures remain elevated
Risks
Climate HighGlobal exportable supply is heavily influenced by weather outcomes in a few major producing belts (notably the U.S. Corn Belt and major South American growing regions). Drought, extreme heat, or excessive rainfall during critical crop stages can rapidly tighten global availability, raising prices and forcing importers to re-route sourcing.Diversify origin exposure across the Americas and (where feasible) other suppliers; use futures/options and structured procurement to manage price risk; align inventory strategy with seasonal risk windows.
Geopolitics HighDisruptions affecting Black Sea logistics (including port access, corridor availability, and insurance costs) can materially reduce shipment capacity from a major exporting region and shift demand toward other origins, tightening freight and elevating price volatility.Maintain approved alternative origins and substitute-feed formulations where possible; contract flexible shipping terms; monitor corridor and sanctions/insurance developments.
Food Safety MediumMycotoxin contamination risk (including aflatoxins and fumonisins) can increase under certain weather and storage conditions, creating rejection risk at destination, additional testing costs, and reputational impacts in food and feed chains.Implement origin risk screening, pre-shipment testing plans, and robust storage/handling controls; specify clear contractual thresholds aligned with destination regulations.
Logistics MediumBulk grain flows depend on reliable inland corridors and export terminals; disruptions such as low river levels, port congestion, or canal constraints can delay shipments and alter delivered-cost competitiveness between origins.Secure logistics capacity early during peak export windows; diversify load ports and inland corridors; build lead time and contingency into delivery schedules.
Sustainability
- Land-use change and deforestation risk where corn expansion contributes to conversion pressure (e.g., parts of South America)
- Nitrogen fertilizer management and associated greenhouse gas and water-quality concerns
- Soil health and erosion risks in intensive production systems
- Irrigation and water-stress exposure in some producing regions
Labor & Social
- Land tenure and community impacts linked to agricultural expansion in some regions
- Smallholder inclusion and price-transmission challenges in markets where corn is a major staple and feed input
FAQ
Which countries are among the largest exporters of yellow corn?Major global exporters include the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine, with export availability shaped by harvest timing, storage release patterns, and logistics conditions (notably for Black Sea routes).
What quality factors are commonly specified in international yellow corn contracts?Contracts commonly specify parameters tied to safe storage and usability such as moisture and foreign material limits, thresholds for damaged or broken kernels, and compliance with destination requirements for mycotoxins.
Why is weather considered the top global risk for yellow corn trade?Because exportable supply is strongly influenced by crop outcomes in a few major producing regions, adverse weather during key growing stages can quickly tighten global availability, drive price volatility, and force importers to shift sourcing.
Sources
Yellow Corn Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Albania
Armenia
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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