Maize, commonly known as corn, is one of the most important cereal crops in the world. It is widely cultivated due to its high yield, adaptability to different climates, and wide range of applications. Maize plays a vital role in food security, animal nutrition, and industrial production. From traditional farming fields to modern processing industries, maize connects agriculture directly to consumers.
🌾 High energy food due to rich carbohydrate content
🧠 Provides essential vitamins like B-complex (B1, B5, folate)
❤️ Supports digestive health with dietary fiber
🐄 Excellent feed for poultry and livestock
🏭 Important raw material for multiple industries
🌍 Adaptable crop suitable for diverse agro-climatic zones
🍽️ Human food: maize flour, cornmeal, popcorn, cornflakes
🐓 Animal feed: poultry feed, cattle feed, silage
🧪 Industrial use: starch, ethanol, biofuel, glucose, corn oil
🍬 Food processing: sweeteners, corn syrup, thickeners
🧻 Non-food use: paper, textile, adhesive, biodegradable plastics
Energy: ~365 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~74 g
Protein: ~9 g
Fat: ~4.7 g
Dietary Fiber: ~7 g
Rich in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium & antioxidants
HS Code (International): 1005
HSN Code (India – Maize other than seed): 10059000
HSN Code (Maize seed): 10051000
🇺🇸 United States (largest producer)
🇨🇳 China
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇮🇳 India
🌾 Karnataka
🌾 Madhya Pradesh (largest producer)
🌾 Maharashtra
🌾 Bihar
🌾 Telangana
🌾 Andhra Pradesh
🌾 Uttar Pradesh
Grade A – Premium Quality represents the highest standard of excellence. Every product under this category is carefully selected and crafted with superior quality to ensure exceptional durability, reliability, and long-term value. Customers can trust that they are receiving the very best, with strict adherence to purity and quality benchmarks.
Specifications:
Moisture Content: ≤ 12%
Broken Grains: ≤ 2%
Foreign Particles: ≤ 0.5%
Maize Dust: ≤ 1%
Fungus (Aflatoxin): Absent (100% fungus-free, food safe)
Weevilled Grains: ≤ 1%
Grade B – Good Quality
Grade B – Good Quality offers reliable standards at an affordable value. Products in this category are well-processed and suitable for regular use, though they may have minor variations in purity and size compared to Grade A. Customers still receive a dependable product that balances quality with cost-effectiveness.
Specifications:
Moisture Content: ≤ 14%
Broken Grains: ≤ 4%
Foreign Particles: ≤ 1%
Maize Dust: ≤ 2%
Fungus (Aflatoxin): ≤ 0.1% (within food safety norms)
Weevilled Grains: ≤ 2%
Grade C – Standard Quality
Grade C – Standard Quality is the most economical category, generally used for industrial and cattle feed purposes. While still processed for safety, these products contain higher levels of broken grains, maize dust, and foreign particles compared to Grade A and B. This makes them less suitable for direct human consumption but highly effective as a nutritious and cost-efficient option for livestock feed.
Specifications:
Moisture Content: ≤ 15%
Broken Grains: ≤ 6%
Foreign Particles: ≤ 2%
Maize Dust: ≤ 4%
Fungus (Aflatoxin): ≤ 1 % (safe for feed use, not for food)
Weevilled Grains: ≤ 6%
Grade D – Economy Quality
Grade D – Economy Quality represents the lowest grade, typically consisting of high levels of broken grains, dust, and foreign particles. This grade is unsuitable for human consumption but is widely used in animal feed, poultry feed, and industrial by-products. It offers a low-cost solution for bulk feed requirements where premium purity is not essential.
Specifications:
Moisture Content: ≤> 16%
Broken Grains: ≤ >10%
Foreign Particles: ≤ >3%
Maize Dust: ≤ >6%
Fungus (Aflatoxin): ≤> 3% (restricted to feed/industrial use only)
Weevilled Grains: ≤ 8 %