Corn — Especificaciones, proveedores y RFQ
Corn: especificaciones técnicas, orígenes globales, certificaciones GMP+/FAMI-QS y cotizaciones verificadas. The world's dominant feed grain. Reference energ…
Corn
Also known as: Maize · Yellow dent corn
The world's dominant feed grain. Reference energy source with 3,300 kcal/kg ME poultry and universally understood formulation matrix.
Applications by species
Top global export origins
FeedMatch Group's RFQ Builder benchmarks landed costs across origins for your discharge port and shipment window.
Certifications & quality standards
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Universal availability
- High energy density
- Yellow pigment (xanthophyll) for egg yolk
Constraints & risks
- Aflatoxin risk in tropical origins
- Wide GMO/non-GMO price spread
Frequently asked questions
How much aflatoxin B1 is safe in poultry feed?
Codex and EU limits: 20 µg/kg total diet for chickens; 5 µg/kg for young poultry and dairy feed. Use in-mill mycotoxin binders.
Which origin is cheapest for corn?
Argentine and Brazilian corn typically trade at a discount to US corn on CIF Asia. FeedMatch Group's RFQ Builder benchmarks live.
Can I feed high-moisture corn?
Yes for on-farm silage in ruminant systems (28–32% moisture). Commercial mills require ≤14% for storage stability.