Maize / Corn
Bulk maize for agricultural commodity supply chains.
Maize or corn supplied by origin, crop year and specification for feed, processing or industrial buyers.
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Supplying Global Grain Markets with Reliable Bulk Maize / Corn
Maize, also traded as corn, is one of the highest-volume cereal grains in global trade, shipped in bulk for dry and wet milling, industrial starch and ethanol production, and as a feed grain component. Its commercial value is determined by moisture content, protein, test weight, and the proportion of broken kernels and foreign matter (BCFM), alongside aflatoxin limits that govern acceptability for food and feed markets alike. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying commodity-grade maize traded under standard international grain contract terms to millers, starch and ethanol processors, feed compounders and exporters.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every cargo we supply is tested for moisture, protein, test weight, BCFM and aflatoxin levels before loading, so millers and processors receive grain that performs predictably in dry milling, wet milling and starch extraction. Our sourcing network spans major maize-growing origins across South America, the Black Sea region and North America, giving buyers consistent access to export-grade maize across harvest seasons.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate bulk vessel, rail and truck movements from country elevator through to port silo terminal and final destination. Our logistics team manages vessel nomination, loading schedules and documentation so cargoes arrive on time and in specification, whether destined for a starch plant, an ethanol facility or a flour mill.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources maize with documented traceability back to origin, supporting buyers who need to evidence sustainable farming practices, non-GMO status where required, or compliance with import phytosanitary and aflatoxin regulations. We work with suppliers committed to responsible agronomy and grain storage hygiene throughout the supply chain.
Why Choose Bulk Maize / Corn from Prime Elements?
- Verified Grain Quality: Moisture, protein, test weight, BCFM and aflatoxin confirmed on every cargo.
- Flexible Contract Terms: Trading under GAFTA-type standard contract terms.
- Global Sourcing Reach: Access to South American, Black Sea and North American origins.
- Logistics Expertise: End-to-end coordination from elevator to port and final delivery.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, commodity-grade bulk maize supply for milling, starch, ethanol and feed markets.
Bulk maize is traded as a commodity feedstock for dry and wet milling, industrial starch and ethanol production, and a range of feed and food-processing uses, depending on grain quality and end-market requirements.
Typical applications include:
- Dry milling for grits, meal and flour
- Wet milling for starch, glucose and sweetener production
- Fuel and industrial ethanol production
- Compound feed and on-farm livestock rations
- Food-grade processing (snack and cereal manufacturing)
- Re-export and terminal storage trading
Its starch content, kernel integrity and low broken-and-foreign-matter levels determine whether a given cargo is best suited to milling, starch extraction or feed use, allowing flexible allocation across end markets.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture content | % | ≤ 14.5 |
| Protein content (dry basis) | % | 7.5 – 9.5 |
| Test weight (hectoliter weight) | kg/hl | 72 – 76 |
| Broken kernels and foreign matter (BCFM) | % | ≤ 3.0 |
| Aflatoxin (total) | ppb | ≤ 20 |
| Damaged kernels (heat/mold) | % | ≤ 5.0 |
| Admixture / foreign matter | % | ≤ 2.0 |
Specifications vary depending on growing origin and harvest season, and are contracted according to GAFTA quality terms.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF / FCA, contracted under GAFTA standard contract 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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