Corn Export From Pakistan 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Pakistan's corn exports experienced explosive growth, rising from $12.6 million in 2020 to a peak of $345.5 million in 2023. Despite a slight correction to $289.4 million in 2024, the overall trajectory remains strongly positive. Export quantities mirrored this trend, highlighting a significant expansion in Pakistan's agricultural trade capacity over the last five years.

In 2024, Vietnam emerged as the leading importer of Pakistani corn, with a substantial value of $117.3 million. Other major markets include Sri Lanka ($44.0M) and the Philippines ($39.4M). The data underscores a heavy concentration of demand within Southeast Asian markets, which serve as critical hubs for Pakistan's export revenue.

The Philippines is the fastest-growing emerging market with a 2.14 growth rate, followed closely by Afghanistan (1.59) and Bangladesh (1.50). These high growth figures across various regions indicate successful market diversification and increasing competitiveness of Pakistani corn in both neighboring and distant high-demand territories.

Yellow maize (HS 100590) is the cornerstone of the sector, accounting for $288.5 million in 2024. Maize seed (HS 100510) remains a minor component at $0.92 million. This distribution indicates that Pakistan's export strength lies primarily in commercial-grade yellow maize rather than specialized seed products.