Vegetables like onion, garlic, ginger and maize , fresh fruits like apple.Exporting
Maize, cashew nuts, soya, copra, turmeric, onions, rice, rice bran.Clearing agent
Barley feed, yellow maize, cattle feed and agro products like rice.
Rice, coconut oil, groundnut oil, sesame oil, deepam oil, maize, small onion, big onion, groundnut, toor dall, sesame, black pepper.
Maize, green gram pulse, millet, spices, banana, black rice, red rice, agro waste decomposting liquid, organic mineral fertilizer, organic pesticides, banana growth promoter, azolla seeds, makhana dry fruits, seeds.Trade
Rice, teak, sugar, maize, onion, cavandish banana.Procurement services
Silica sand powder, black river sand (natural), china clay powder, bentonite, yellow maize(corn), industrial salt.Clearing agent, transportation, shipping
Agriculture products, like onion, yellow maize, grapes, green chillies etc..
Rice, sugar, maize, paddy, minerals, oils.Trader, C&Fs, stevedoring, transport activities
Onion, garlic, green vegetable, Fruit like mango, grapes, pomegranate, coconut), spices(red chili, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cloves), rice, maize.
Rice, banana leaf, yellow corn ,maize, vegetables like potato.
Maize, turmeric, chilies, rice, cashew, jaggery, red gram, black gram.
Rice, iron ore fines, maize, egg and meat.Trading and shipping
Maize, rice, sugar, spices, dry fruits.Shipping
Cashew nuts, yellow maize, rice, seafood and granite.
Onion, potato, garlics, rice, maize, wheat, turmeric.Exports
Maize, rice, fruits-grapes, pomegranates, onion, potatoes, raisin, turmeric powder, lemon.
Maize, ridge gourd, bittergourd, drumstick.Broker
Vegetables like onion, fruits, grains like maize.
Rice, pulses, wheat, maize, spices, fruits & vegetable.
Maize, also known as corn, is a tall grass that produces cereal grain. It is the most produced cereal in the world. It is a staple food for humans and is used in animal feed and as raw material in various industries. Maize is mainly used for animal feed and industrial applications.
Maize has multiple uses, and as explained earlier that it is mainly used as a key ingredient in the animal feed industry and in industrial applications. However, it is used for other sources as well:
The maize market is witnessing fluctuations due to multiple factors such as growing consumer demand for non-genetically modified maize, which has led to an increase in the cost of organically produced maize. Due to climatic conditions, the maize fields are being significantly affected, which is forcing the producers/farmers to produce genetically modified maize.
Despite these factors, the maize industry has a gradual growth:
Source: Market Data Forecast- Maize Market (2025-2033)
The Indian corn market was valued at US$ 1.46 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.8% valued at US$ 2.3 billion in 2030.
Key Market Drivers
Maize is a high-volume, high-demand crop with relatively low production costs. Buyers can profit in several ways:
If you are interested in buying maize, here is the list of Maize Suppliers
Conclusion
Maize, being the most widely used product worldwide, makes it the best product to invest in if you’re planning to start your own D2C or B2B business. There are various versatile by-products of maize that can be a great business opportunity for businesses leading to high margins and long-term trade relationships, and profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the maize price in India today?
It ranges from INR 18 to INR 26 per kg, depending on the region and quality.
2. What is the maize price per kg in the international market?
As of 2024, it averages around USD 0.30 to 0.40 per kg, depending on demand and shipping conditions.
3. Which is the largest producer of maize in India?
Karnataka holds the top spot in maize production in India.
4. What is the HS Code for maize?
The HS Code for maize is 11042300
5. What documents are required to import maize from India?
