Corn, a member of the grain family, is primarily cultivated as animal feed. Additionally, it serves as a key ingredient in the production of flour, corn flakes, and corn syrup. Corn thrives in hot, sunny climates with high humidity and grows best during the warmest days of the year. Believed to have originated in the Americas, corn was introduced to Turkey in the 1600s, arriving via Egypt under the name “Egyptian Wheat.” Over time, its name evolved to “corn.” In Turkey, it is predominantly grown in the Eastern Black Sea region and can reach heights of up to 4 meters.

Global corn production stands at approximately 1.1 billion tons annually. The United States and China together produce more than half of the world’s supply, with Brazil contributing around 80 million tons. EU countries follow closely with 65 million tons, trailed by Ukraine (30 million tons), Argentina (25 million tons), India (24 million tons), Mexico (22 million tons), South Africa and Canada (14 million tons each), and Russia (11 million tons). Turkey ranks 24th globally in corn production. The United States is also the largest exporter of corn.

In terms of consumption, the USA leads with 302 million tons, followed by China (216 million tons), Brazil (55 million tons), Mexico (31 million tons), India (19 million tons), Japan (15 million tons), Egypt (13 million tons), and Canada (12 million tons).

In Turkey, approximately 6 million tons of corn are produced annually, while 2.5 million tons are imported to meet demand. Key production regions include Konya (19%), Adana (15%), Mardin (8%), Osmaniye (6%), Karaman (5%), Sakarya (5%), Manisa (5%), Şanlıurfa (4%), Diyarbakır (4%), and Kahramanmaraş (4%), collectively accounting for 75% of domestic production.

At ACAN Global, in collaboration with our partners, we specialise in the supply and import of feed and food corn, tailored to the specific quality and requirements of our clients. Additionally, we source corn produced locally in Turkey, offering significant advantages to farmers and producers by facilitating seamless trade opportunities. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we aim to deliver exceptional solutions to meet the diverse needs of our partners.