National Corn Growers Association

Robust global trade expands and opens markets for U.S. corn producers.

Free Trade Agreements
Last year, the United States exported 50.4 million metric tons of corn worldwide. This year, the USDA is forecasting the United States to reach a record high $135.5 billion in exports. This number represents a nearly $27 billion increase over last year and a record trade surplus of $47.5 billion. It is also estimated these exports support 1.1 million jobs across the country. However, if we allow the pending FTAs to stand idle, demand for corn will decrease...
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Trade Statistics
The United States is the largest corn producer in the world. In 2010, corn growers in the United States produced 316.2 million metric tons (MMT) of corn, with projected exports of 49.5 MMT. The top five destinations for U.S. corn are: Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, and Egypt.
MAP & FMD
The Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMD), both administered by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), help promote U.S. agricultural products - including corn and value-added corn products - in key overseas markets. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) represents corn, barley and grain sorghum producers in oversees markets using grower funds supplemented by funds from these two important market development programs. For current activities of the...
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