Indian Yellow Corn (Maize Grain)
Elysium Agri exports Indian yellow maize (corn) for feed mills, starch makers and food processors. Indian maize is non-GMO (no GM corn is approved for cultivation in India), and we supply feed and food grades with moisture below 14% and every lot tested for aflatoxin.
India produced a record 46 million tonnes of maize in 2025-26 (government estimate). After two quiet years, Indian maize exports are rising again in 2026 on competitive prices, mainly to Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Corn Grain Specification
Type
Yellow maize (white on request); non-GMO
Moisture
14% max (food 12–13%)
Foreign Matter
≤ 1% food · ≤ 2% feed
Broken
≤ 3–4%
Damaged
≤ 2–3%
Aflatoxin
Feed ≤ 20 ppb · EU food B1 ≤ 5 / total ≤ 10
Test Weight
≥ 680 g/l
Other Colour Kernels
≤ 5% (Codex, yellow)
Packing
50 kg PP bags; bulk vessels
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 24–26 MT
Corn Grain: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our yellow maize, benchmarked to Codex CXS 153-1985, FSSAI and EU mycotoxin limits. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Maize (Zea mays L.), yellow dent / flint; white maize on request | Corn |
| GMO status | Non-GMO: India has not approved GM maize for cultivation | GEAC; APEDA |
| Crop / season | Kharif (harvest Sep–Nov, ~60%), rabi (harvest Mar–May), summer | Crop year on each contract |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 14% (food grade 12–13%) | ISO 6540; Codex max 15.5%; FSSAI 16% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% (food) · ≤ 2% (feed) | Codex organic 1.5%, inorganic 0.5% |
| Broken kernels | ≤ 3–4% | Codex max 6% |
| Damaged / blemished kernels | ≤ 2–3% | Codex blemished max 7% |
| Other colour kernels (yellow maize) | ≤ 5% | Codex |
| Quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Uric acid | ≤ 100 mg/kg | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxins | B1 ≤ 5 / total ≤ 10 µg/kg (for sorting / processing); B1 ≤ 2 / total ≤ 4 for direct human use; feed B1 ≤ 20 | EU Reg 2023/915; Directive 2002/32 (feed) |
| Fumonisins B1 + B2 | ≤ 4,000 µg/kg unprocessed maize | EU Reg 2023/915 |
| Deoxynivalenol (DON) | ≤ 1,500 µg/kg unprocessed maize | EU Reg 2023/915 as amended 2024 |
| Zearalenone | ≤ 350 µg/kg unprocessed maize | EU Reg 2023/915 |
| Pesticide residues | Within destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS |
| Live insects | Nil; fumigated before loading | Visual |
| 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: about 24–26 MT · bulk vessels 10,000 MT+ | See Corn Grain Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 6–12 months in cool, dry, fumigated storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Certificate of Analysis (moisture, protein / quality, mycotoxins, pesticides) · Fumigation Certificate (where required) · Independent inspection (SGS or buyer's surveyor) on request | — |
Which Maize Grade Do You Need?
Maize is sold by end use; the aflatoxin limit is the biggest difference.
| Grade | Moisture / FM | Aflatoxin | Typical buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed grade | ≤ 14% / ≤ 2% | ≤ 20 ppb (B1, EU feed) | Poultry and cattle feed mills |
| Starch / industrial | ≤ 14% / ≤ 1% | Per buyer | Starch, ethanol, industrial |
| Food grade (sorted / processed) | ≤ 13% / ≤ 1% | B1 ≤ 5, total ≤ 10 µg/kg (EU) | Millers of grits, flour and snacks |
| Food grade (direct use) | ≤ 12–13% / ≤ 1% | B1 ≤ 2, total ≤ 4 µg/kg (EU) | Direct human consumption |
Maize Options
Yellow Maize, Feed Grade
For poultry and cattle feed.
Yellow Maize, Food Grade
Low aflatoxin, cleaned.
Milled products: Corn Grits →Corn Flour →
Corn Grain 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 | ≈ 24–25 | ≈ 24–25 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
Where Corn Grain Is Used
Poultry Feed
The main use of maize worldwide.
Cattle and Aqua Feed
Energy source in compound feed.
Starch
Maize starch and derivatives.
Food Milling
Grits, flour and snacks.
Ethanol
Grain-based ethanol.
Breakfast Cereals
Cornflakes via grits.
Maize Price: What Sets It
Indian maize is priced per metric tonne FOB. Ethanol demand has made Indian maize prices more volatile since 2023.
- Crop size: kharif and rabi harvests.
- Ethanol demand: distilleries now compete with feed mills.
- Support price: MSP 2026-27 is ₹2,410 per quintal.
- World prices: US, Brazil and Ukraine corn plus freight to Asia.
- Aflatoxin grade: low-aflatoxin food grade costs 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 is rejected.
- Lot sampling
- Moisture, quality, mycotoxin and pesticide tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Maize Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our grains desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Indian maize non-GMO?
Yes. India has not approved any genetically modified maize for cultivation, so Indian maize is non-GMO.
What is the specification of Indian yellow maize for export?
Typically moisture ≤ 14%, foreign matter ≤ 1–2%, broken ≤ 3–4%, damaged ≤ 2–3% and aflatoxin ≤ 20 ppb for feed, or EU food limits (B1 ≤ 5, total ≤ 10 µg/kg for processing).
What is the HS code for maize?
Maize (other than seed) is exported from India under ITC-HS 1005 90 00.
Does India still export maize?
Yes. Exports fell in 2024 as ethanol demand grew, but recovered in 2025 and are rising in 2026, mainly to Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
How many tonnes of maize fit in a 20 ft container?
About 24–26 MT in 50 kg bags; larger volumes move in bulk vessels.
Who exports yellow maize from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports non-GMO Indian yellow maize in feed and food grades, with aflatoxin testing on every lot.
