Maize| The United States is concerned over its share in world corn trade.

The United States is concerned over its share in world corn trade has declined from 63 per cent in 2000 to 36 per cent in 2014 with other nations boosting their output.India produces about 23 million tonnes (mt) of maize annually, consumes 19 mt and exports 4 mt. The average maize yield in India is about 2.5 tonnes/hectare.