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U.S. exports of corn (End-Use 00200) totaled $1.8B in April 2026, traded with 109 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUS corn exports — encompassing yellow dent corn for feed, white corn for food use, and specialty varieties such as waxy and high-amylose corn — reflect the United States' position as the world's largest corn producer and a dominant global supplier. Export classification and documentation requirements are governed by the Census Bureau's Automated Export System (AES) and, for certain destinations, may require an export license review under EAR or OFAC sanctions screening. Phytosanitary certificates issued by USDA APHIS are typically required by importing countries, and specifications for moisture content, test weight, and aflatoxin levels are commonly stipulated in export contracts. Basis pricing tied to CBOT futures and freight differentials make export competitiveness highly sensitive to logistics costs and exchange rates.
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Most importing countries require a USDA APHIS phytosanitary certificate attesting that the shipment meets the destination country's plant health requirements. Many buyers also require a certificate of weight and grade from a licensed grain inspection agency (typically under USDA FGIS authority), a bill of lading, and a commercial invoice. Some destinations additionally require GMO documentation or non-GMO declarations depending on their domestic regulatory framework.
US corn is graded under USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service standards, with test weight (pounds per bushel) and moisture content being the primary grade-determining factors. Lower moisture reduces spoilage risk during ocean transit and is typically required for long-haul shipments; higher test weight indicates denser, higher-quality grain. Contracts often specify a base moisture (commonly 15.5%) with price adjustments for deviations, so exporters must account for drying costs when pricing shipments.
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