What is net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines?

Net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines was 458,442 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 914,790 in 2018.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Philippines?

The lowest recorded value was -19,652 in 1991.

How does Philippines rank for net food imports by crop - maize?

Philippines ranks 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2019.

Is net food imports by crop - maize rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is up 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Maize. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Maize in Philippines

Name: Net food imports by crop - Maize in Philippines
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Philippines: Net food imports by crop - Maize was 458,442 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

458,442

Change on year

down 49.9%

World rank

45th

of 177 countries

All-time high

914,790

in 2018

All-time low

-19,652

in 1991

Years of data

1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Maize in Philippines, 1961–2019

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines is 458,442, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.9% on the previous year and up 51.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines peaked at 914,790 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -19,652, in 1991.

That places Philippines 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	8,011	-6,153	48,934	9
1970s	91,312	1,014	160,464	10
1980s	207,036	145	528,406	10
1990s	186,028	-19,652	469,855	10
2000s	167,556	21,379	447,599	10
2010s	426,969	66,181	914,790	10

Countries ranked near Philippines

42 Lebanon 631,986 compare
43 South Africa 588,393 compare
44 Panama 512,850 compare
46 Thailand 400,672 compare
47 Senegal 357,557 compare
48 United Arab Emirates 348,655 compare

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More reference data data for Philippines

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines?: Net food imports by crop - maize in Philippines was 458,442 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 914,790 in 2018.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was -19,652 in 1991.
How does Philippines rank for net food imports by crop - maize?: Philippines ranks 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - maize rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is up 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Maize. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Maize
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 178 places, 7,874 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.