Corn (Maize)

Vietnamese Corn (Maize) – Premium Quality for Global Export

Origin

Vietnam is one of the major producers and exporters of corn (maize) in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, with annual production of approximately 5–6 million tons. Vietnamese corn is known for its consistent quality, large and uniform kernels, and high starch content. Key growing regions include:

• Central Highlands (Đắk Lắk, Gia Lai, Đắk Nông): Largest production area with fertile volcanic soil and high yields.
• Northern mountainous provinces (Sơn La, Điện Biên, Lào Cai, Yên Bái): High-quality glutinous corn and hybrid varieties with distinctive flavor.
• Mekong Delta & Central Coast: Industrial corn for feed and processing.

Production Process

1. Planting and cultivation (winter-spring or summer-autumn seasons).
2. Harvesting when kernels are mature (moisture around 20–25%).
3. Sun-drying or mechanical drying to 13–14% moisture.
4. Shelling/threshing to separate kernels from cobs.
5. Cleaning, grading by size, and removing damaged kernels.
6. Quality inspection, fumigation (for export), and packaging.
7. Storage in cool, dry conditions.

Export-Ready Specifications

• Popular types:
  • Yellow corn (main export grade).
  • White corn, glutinous corn (sticky), sweet corn.
  • Grade: Feed grade (animal feed), Food grade (human consumption).
• Kernel size: Screen 14–16 (most common for feed).
• Standard export packaging:
  • PP/jute bags: 50kg or 25kg (common for bulk).
  • Vacuum or multi-layer bags: 25kg for premium.
  • Big bags: 1 ton for industrial use.
• Container loading capacity (estimated 2025–2026):
  • 20ft container: 22–25 tons (typically 24 tons with 50kg bags).
  • 40ft container: 26–28 tons (usually reaches 27 tons).

Required Export Certifications

• Phytosanitary Certificate (plant quarantine).
• Certificate of Origin (C/O) – Form A, Form E, Form AK…
• Fumigation Certificate.
• Health Certificate / Food Safety Certificate.
• HACCP, ISO 22000 (for food-grade markets).
• GMO-free Certificate (if required by non-GMO markets).
• Organic (USDA/EU) for organic corn.
• FDA Registration (for the US market).

Uses & Applications Across Industries

• Food industry: Raw material for corn flour, snacks, confectionery, breakfast cereals, beer, alcohol, corn syrup, corn starch, corn oil.
• Nutrition & health: Rich in carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants (especially purple corn); provides energy, supports digestion, benefits heart health (corn oil rich in omega-6).
• Animal feed: Main ingredient in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture feed (corn makes up 60–70% of feed rations).
• Industrial: Corn starch for adhesives, paper, textiles, bioplastics; corn ethanol for biofuel.
• Cosmetics & personal care: Corn oil in moisturizers and lip balms; corn powder in baby powder, exfoliating masks.

Vietnamese corn is highly regarded for its cleanliness, uniform size, high starch content, and competitive pricing. With modern processing facilities and international certifications, it meets the requirements of major markets such as China, Japan, South Korea, the EU, Philippines, and Africa.

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