Feed Maize / Corn
Mycotoxin-tested, high-energy maize for global feed markets.
Feed-grade maize for bulk feed procurement and distribution.
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Powering Compound Feed Worldwide with Reliable Feed Maize
Feed maize (corn) is a cereal grain grown and traded as a high-energy staple ingredient in compound feed for poultry, swine and ruminants worldwide. It is valued for its high starch content, strong metabolizable energy value and good palatability across species. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying feed maize that meets the moisture, quality and mycotoxin-safety requirements of compound feed manufacturers globally.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every parcel we supply is tested for moisture, protein content, test weight and mycotoxin levels before loading, so feed mills receive grain that stores and blends predictably. Our sourcing network spans major maize-growing origins across multiple continents, giving buyers consistent access to feed-grade quality year-round.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate bulk vessel, rail and truck movements from country elevator through to port silo and final delivery to feed mills. Our logistics team manages loading schedules and documentation so livestock and feed operations receive grain on time and in specification.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources feed maize with documented traceability back to origin, including mycotoxin testing to support buyer compliance with feed safety limits. We work with suppliers committed to responsible agronomy and grain storage hygiene that limits mould growth and mycotoxin risk.
Why Choose Feed Maize from Prime Elements?
- Verified Feed Safety: Mycotoxin and aflatoxin levels tested and documented on every shipment.
- Reliable Energy Value: Consistent test weight and starch content for predictable feed formulation.
- Broad Sourcing Reach: Access to multiple growing origins across different harvest windows.
- Logistics Expertise: End-to-end coordination from elevator to feed mill.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, quality-assured feed maize supply for the global animal nutrition industry.
Feed maize is used primarily as a high-energy starch component in compound feed and on-farm rations for livestock and poultry.
Typical applications include:
- Poultry feed (layer and broiler diets)
- Swine feed formulations
- Ruminant rations (dairy and beef cattle)
- Compound feed and pellet manufacturing
- On-farm rolled, cracked or ground grain feeding
- Bioethanol and starch processing co-product feed streams
Its high digestible starch content and strong metabolizable energy value make it the preferred energy grain across multiple livestock and poultry feed programs worldwide.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture content | % | ≤ 14.5 |
| Crude protein | % | 7.5 – 9.5 |
| Test weight (hectoliter weight) | kg/hl | 70 – 76 |
| Broken kernels and foreign matter | % | ≤ 3.0 |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ppb (µg/kg) | ≤ 5 |
| Total mycotoxins (fumonisins, DON) | ppm | Within EU guidance limits |
| Bulk density | kg/m³ | 700 – 740 |
Specifications vary depending on growing origin and harvest season.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF / FCA, contracted under GAFTA-type standard terms |
| Transport modes | Bulk vessel (Panamax / Handysize / Capesize), hopper rail cars, bulk trucks |
| Shipment size | 3,000 – 70,000 MT per vessel; smaller parcels by rail or truck |
| Packaging | Bulk (loose); big-bag or bagged options for smaller specialty lots |
| Storage | Port silo terminals, inland country elevators, covered bulk warehousing |
| Handling | Mechanical and pneumatic conveyor loading, grain elevators, weighbridge control |
Our standards are non-negotiable.
Every product in our portfolio is documented, tested and certified against international standards — and our memberships put that commitment on the record.
ISCC
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification.
EPCA
European Petrochemical Association — active member.
GROFOR
Federal Association of German Fuel Trade.
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