Corn Export From India 2026 Market Overview & Trends

India's corn exports peaked in 2022 at $1.12 billion before experiencing a sharp decline. By 2024, export value fell to $182.9 million, with total quantity dropping from 3.6 billion units in 2021 to 501 million in 2024. This trend indicates a significant contraction in both volume and value over the last two years.

In 2024, Nepal dominated as the primary importer of Indian corn, with an import value of $95.86 million. Other significant regional partners include Sri Lanka ($21.6M), Bangladesh ($15.3M), and Bhutan ($15.0M). The data underscores a heavy reliance on neighboring South Asian markets for export revenue.

Among emerging markets, Sri Lanka leads with a growth rate of 3.79, followed by Bhutan at 1.19. Despite being the largest market by value, Nepal shows a slight contraction of -0.05. Japan maintains marginal positive growth (0.08), while Cote d'Ivoire has entered a slight downward trend.

Export activity is concentrated in two main categories. Yellow maize (HS 100590) is the primary driver with a 2024 value of $142.99 million. Maize seed (HS 100510) follows with $39.99 million. Yellow maize clearly remains the most commercially significant product in India's corn export portfolio.