Corn Wholesale

What is Corn?

Corn, also called 'Zea mays', is one of the most popular cereal crops in the world. Its consumption and production started in Central America where it is loved for its sweetness and its versatility in cooking. It has many uses, including in food processing, animal feed, and biofuels. Corn can be enjoyed fresh, popped, ground into flour, or turned into oil and syrup. Furthermore, corn is processed in similar ways to grains like sorghum, barley, and rapeseed for starch and animal feed.

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Types, Varieties & Forms

Corn comes in different types, each suited for various uses in cooking, farming, and processing:

• Popcorn: This corn pops when heated and is a popular snack.
• Cornmeal and Corn Flour: Made by grinding dried corn, these are used in baking and cooking.
• Corn Oil: Made from corn germ, it is used in cooking, food processing, and salad dressings.

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Harvest Season

Corn is usually harvested from late summer to early fall, mainly between August and October. The exact time depends on the type of corn and what it will be used for. Sweet corn is picked earlier for consumption, while field corn is often left on the stalk to dry as a grain.

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Producing Countries

Corn is grown all around the world. The main producers of corn are:

• United States: The top global producer. It is expected to produce about 389.7 million metric tons in the 2023/2024 season, making up over 30% of the world's corn.
• China: A key player in the corn market, important for food and livestock.
• Brazil: A major exporter, especially of feed corn, sending products to Asia and Europe.
• European Union: A big producer, especially in countries like France and Romania.
• Argentina, India, Ukraine, and Mexico: These countries also play important roles in the global corn trade, affecting both local and international markets.

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Corn Market Trends

Corn has been grown for over 9,000 years and is now an essential part of farming and diets around the world. Its uses have expanded to include it as an ingredient in processed foods, renewable fuels like ethanol, and biodegradable plastics. Recently, there has been more interest in organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free products, which has led to a focus on special types of corn. Because of its many uses, corn continues to play an important role in both traditional and modern food industries.

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Corn Trading

Nutrada matches businesses with reliable corn suppliers. The suppliers on our network offer different types of corn, such as whole kernels, flour, cornmeal, and oil. Whether you need corn for food, animal feed, or industrial use, with our global supplier network we ensure that you get high-quality ingredients at good prices.

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Bulk Corn

Corn is usually sold in large bags of around 25 kilograms, or in 1000 kilogram 'big bags' for industrial processing. Bulk packaging is perfect for companies who use this ingredient in large volumes such as corn importers and manufacturers.

Buyers can request specific details such as origin, certifications and processing types.

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Private Label Corn

Are you thinking about starting your own corn products? Nutrada is able to match you with manufacturers who make cornmeal, snacks, flours, and oils. They offer services like co-packing, packaging design, and logistics support. This makes our network of suppliers ideal for retailers and brand owners.

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Organic Corn

Organic corn is important for making natural snacks, cornmeal, and 'polenta'. It is grown without synthetic chemicals or GMOs, meeting the demand for transparency and food safety. Nutrada has various suppliers on its platform, from Europe, and North and South America who offer organic corn in bulk.

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Corn Suppliers on Nutrada

Explore Nutrada's platform to get in touch with certified corn suppliers from various locations in the world. You can filter our suppliers by their certifications, origin and more.

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