Corn is the leading agricultural export from the U.S., contributing significantly to global food, feed, and biofuel markets.

The United States is one of the leading producers of corn in the world, and it exports the most of any agricultural product. Although a sizable amount of maize grown in the United States is utilized for animal feed, it also fuels a thriving ethanol business and is exported for use in food and industry across the globe. South Korea, Japan, and Mexico are the top importers of corn from the United States. The creation of energy through biofuels and global food security both depend on the U.S. corn market. Because of its extensive, productive farming operations and ideal growing circumstances, the United States has continued to dominate the world market for maize production.