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View PricingCommercial Maize Farming
Commercial maize farming is the cultivation of maize on a large scale for commercial purposes. Maize, also known as corn, is one of the most versatile and widely grown crops in the world. It is used for various purposes including food, animal feed, and industrial applications. Commercial maize farming involves efficient production techniques to maximize yields and profitability.
Land Selection and Preparation
The first step in commercial maize farming is land selection. Maize requires well-drained fertile soil with good moisture content. The land should also have access to irrigation facilities or receive sufficient rainfall. Once the land is selected, it is essential to prepare it by plowing, harrowing, and leveling to create a suitable seedbed.
Seed Selection and Planting
Choosing the right seed is crucial for successful commercial maize farming. High-yielding hybrid seeds are preferred as they have better resistance to diseases and pests. The seeds should be sourced from reliable suppliers. Maize is usually planted in rows or ridges, using either manual or mechanized planting techniques. The planting density depends on the variety and the desired yield.
Crop Management
Proper crop management practices are essential to ensure healthy and vigorous maize plants. This includes timely and adequate irrigation, fertilizer application, and weed control. Maize plants require regular watering, especially during the critical growth stages. Fertilizers should be used as per soil test recommendations to provide the necessary nutrients for optimal growth. Weeds can compete with maize for nutrients, water, and sunlight, so effective weed control measures need to be implemented.
Pest and Disease Control
Maize is susceptible to various pests and diseases that can significantly affect yield if left uncontrolled. Common pests include armyworms, stalk borers, and maize weevils. Integrated pest management techniques such as crop rotation, biological control, and judicious pesticide use are recommended for pest control. Similarly, diseases like maize rust, leaf blight, and smut can be managed through proper crop rotation, seed treatment, and fungicide application.
Harvesting and Storage
Maize is ready for harvest when the husks turn dry and the kernels are hard. Commercial maize farming employs mechanized harvesting methods such as combine harvesters to achieve efficiency. After harvest, proper drying and storage techniques are crucial to maintain grain quality and prevent post-harvest losses. Maize should be dried to below 14% moisture content before storage in well-ventilated storage facilities.
Market and Profitability
Commercial maize farming is driven by market demand and profitability. Maize is used in various industries including food processing, animal feed production, and ethanol production. The profitability of maize farming depends on factors such as yield, input costs, market prices, and government policies. Farmers need to closely monitor market trends and adapt their production strategies accordingly to maximize profitability.
Conclusion
Commercial maize farming involves large-scale cultivation of maize for commercial purposes. It requires careful land selection, seed selection, and efficient crop management practices. Proper pest and disease control, timely harvesting, and good storage practices are also important for successful maize farming. With the right techniques and market understanding, commercial maize farming can be a profitable venture for farmers.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global maize market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 56 - Maize
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global maize market.
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The global maize market contracted to $404.6B in 2021, declining by -6.1% against the previous year.
The global maize market is expected to reach a production volume of more than 1.2 billion metric tons by the end of 2025.
In 2022, corn prices are projected to drop by approximately 10% y/y due to an expected all-time record high global production, which is to reach 1.2B tons. This forecast is subject to a number of risks, such as volatile fertilizer and energy prices, high freight rates, biofuel policies and weather conditions.
Driven by rising demand from the food industry and favourable weather, global corn production increased significantly in 2020. The rise in prices made the raw corn-based production of bioethanol unprofitable amid the low cost of traditional fuels due to the pandemic, resulting in the closure of some distilleries. In the future, the growing demand for alternative fuels is expected to offset this shift and promote the corn market.
Global Maize Market: In 2017, the global maize market amounted to X tons, posting solid average +X% gains over the last decade. Since 2013, consumption growth has accelerated, against rising demand and a long
The U.S. was the key world maize producing country with an output of about X tons in 2016, which accounted for X% of total global output. The other major producers were China (X%), Brazil (X%) and Ukraine (X>
Global maize consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, surging by +X% against the previous year level.
In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of maize production were the United States (X thousand tons), China (X thousand tons), Brazil (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
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