What is the current corn price (global benchmark)?

The Corn Price (Global Benchmark) is 213.30 as of March 1, 2026, sourced from IMF via FRED (PMAIZMTUSDM).

Where does the corn data come from?

Data is pulled from IMF via FRED (PMAIZMTUSDM) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PMAIZMTUSDM). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an monthly cadence.

How often is the corn updated?

Update cadence: monthly. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the corn reported in?

Values are reported in usd. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download Corn data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/corn-price and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/corn-price/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is Corn Price (Global Benchmark) data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the corn on this page?

Values mirror the upstream IMF via FRED (PMAIZMTUSDM) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use corn?

Use the Corn alongside our calculators hub to model decisions sensitive to this rate.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. Corn Price (Global Benchmark) data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

Corn Price (Global Benchmark) 2026 — 213.30 (Mar 1, 2026) | Free Data

Corn Price (Global Benchmark)Live· 0m ago

$213.3

As of March 1, 2026−$10.54

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Where today sits in history

At 213.30, the current corn sits in the 69th percentile of the last decade — in the middle of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: down 10.54.

About this data

Global price of corn (maize) in US dollars per metric ton. Corn is a core agricultural commodity affecting food prices, livestock feed costs, and ethanol markets. Weather shocks and geopolitical events drive significant volatility.

Data sourced directly from IMF via FRED (PMAIZMTUSDM). Updated monthly. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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