Feed-Grade Yellow Corn (Maize)
Maize is the main energy grain in animal feed: it makes up about 55% of a typical Indian poultry diet. Elysium Agri supplies feed-grade Indian yellow maize, non-GMO, with moisture below 14% and aflatoxin tested to your limit, for poultry, cattle, pig and aqua feed mills.
This page covers maize bought as feed. For food and starch grades, see our Corn Grain page. Indian maize ships mainly to Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, where short transit keeps it competitive.
Corn (Maize) for Feed Specification
Moisture
14% max
Crude Protein
7–9%
Starch
≥ 60%
Crude Fat
3–4%
Foreign Matter
2% max
Damaged Grains
5% max
Broken Grains
3–5% max
Aflatoxin B1
≤ 20 µg/kg (feed)
GMO Status
Non-GMO
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 24–26 MT
Corn (Maize) for Feed: Full Export Specification
The standard specification for our feed-grade maize, benchmarked to EU feed limits and Codex CXS 153-1985. Feed maize is bought on moisture, aflatoxin and damaged grains, so those are the terms to agree. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Yellow maize (Zea mays), feed grade | Food and starch grades: see Corn Grain |
| GMO status | Non-GMO; India permits no GM maize cultivation | Declaration on request |
| Proximate analysis (as fed) | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 7–9% | Kjeldahl |
| Starch | ≥ 60% | Enzymatic |
| Crude fat | 3–4% | Soxhlet |
| Moisture | ≤ 14% | ISO 6540; Codex max 15.5% |
| Physical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign matter | ≤ 2% | Visual / sieve |
| Damaged grains | ≤ 5% | Visual |
| Broken grains | ≤ 3–5% | Sieve |
| Discoloured grains | ≤ 4% | Visual |
| Live insects | Nil; fumigated before loading | Visual |
| Feed safety | Specification | Limit source / test |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | EU / UK: ≤ 20 µg/kg (feed materials, 12% moisture) · ≤ 20–50 µg/kg per contract | EU Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in feed); HPLC or LC-MS/MS |
| DON / zearalenone / fumonisins | EU guidance for maize: DON ≤ 8, ZEA ≤ 2, fumonisin B1+B2 ≤ 60 mg/kg (feed) | EU Rec. 2006/576/EC |
| Pesticide residues | Within destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 1005 90 00 (maize, other than seed) | — |
| Packing | 50 kg PP bags · 1 MT jumbo bags · bulk vessels | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft ≈ 24–26 MT · bulk vessels · rail / road to Nepal and Bangladesh | See Corn (Maize) for Feed Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | About 6–12 months at ≤ 14% moisture in cool, dry, fumigated storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Certificate of Analysis (moisture, damaged, aflatoxin) · Fumigation Certificate · Non-GMO declaration on request · SGS inspection on request | — |
Feed-Grade vs Food-Grade Maize
The same Indian yellow maize is sold at different grades. Feed maize allows more damaged and broken grain; food maize has tighter aflatoxin limits.
| Term | Feed grade | Food / starch grade | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 14% | ≤ 12–13% | Storage and mould risk |
| Damaged grains | ≤ 5% | ≤ 2–3% | Feed value and price |
| Aflatoxin (EU) | B1 ≤ 20 µg/kg | B1 ≤ 2–5, total ≤ 4–10 µg/kg | Food limits are far stricter |
| Cleaning | Machine-cleaned | Sortexed for food | Cost |
For food, starch and snack grades, see Corn Grain →.
Feed Maize Options
Feed Maize, ≤ 20 ppb
For EU and demanding buyers.
Feed Maize, ≤ 50 ppb
For Asian feed mills.
Food Grade
See Corn Grain.
Also: Corn DDGS →Millet Meal →
Corn (Maize) for Feed Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP bag | 50 kg | ≈ 480–520 | ≈ 24–26 MT | ≈ 26–27 MT |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 24 | ≈ 24 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
| Bulk vessel | — | — | — | Handysize / Supramax |
Maize is weight-limited in containers.
Where Corn (Maize) for Feed Is Used
Poultry Feed
The main energy grain, about 55% of the diet.
Cattle and Dairy
Energy in compound feed and silage supplement.
Pig Feed
The main energy grain.
Aqua Feed
A starch binder and energy source.
Feed Mills
Compound feed blending.
Bird Feed
Cracked maize in mixes.
Feed Maize Price: What Sets It
Feed maize is priced per metric tonne FOB, or delivered by rail or road to neighbouring countries.
- Ethanol demand: distilleries now compete with feed mills for maize.
- Support price: MSP 2026-27 is ₹2,410 per quintal.
- Crop: USDA expects India's 2026-27 crop to fall about 10%.
- World prices: Ukraine, US and South American corn plus freight to Asia.
- Aflatoxin grade: lower limits cost more.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Aflatoxin is tested per lot, because it is the main reason maize cargoes are rejected.
- Cleaning and grading
- Lot sampling at loading
- Proximate analysis, sand / silica and aflatoxin B1 tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Feed Maize Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our animal feed desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is feed-grade maize?
Feed-grade maize is yellow maize sold for animal feed, with moisture up to 14%, damaged grains up to 5% and aflatoxin B1 within feed limits (20 µg/kg in the EU).
Is Indian maize non-GMO?
Yes. India does not permit GM maize cultivation, so Indian maize is non-GMO. We provide a non-GMO declaration on request.
What is the protein content of maize?
Yellow maize contains about 7–9% protein, 60%+ starch and 3–4% fat, so it is used mainly as an energy grain.
How much maize is used in poultry feed?
Maize makes up about 55% of a typical Indian poultry diet, as the main energy source.
What is the HS code for maize?
Maize (other than seed) is exported from India under ITC-HS 1005 90 00.
Which countries buy Indian maize?
About 90% of Indian maize exports go to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam (APEDA).
Who exports feed maize from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, supplies non-GMO feed-grade yellow maize with lot-wise moisture and aflatoxin testing.
