Among cereals, corn is one of the most important sources of energy. Between 70 and 80 percent of corn produced in the world is used as food. In animal nutrition, practically all grains are used in different forms. In addition, some residues of cereal crops are used as fodder. Cereals are the basis of the global human diet. Recent data estimate that about 63% of the grains produced worldwide are for this purpose, with the rest being used to produce animal protein. This trend changes according to the level of development of countries, and in developed countries, approximately 44% of grain is produced for human consumption, and the rest is used to feed different types of livestock.
One of the main components of animal feed is corn kernels. The amount of nutrients in corn kernels varies according to their breed. Corn is the main source of carbohydrates and carotene in animal feed, which is relatively low value in terms of protein content and quality. Therefore, it is better to use protein supplements in the diets of livestock where corn makes up the bulk of their diet. Livestock corn is divided can be found as fodder corn (livestock feed), and grain corn (poultry feed).
In Iran, livestock corn is used in various applications. This product is usually used as animal and poultry feed. In addition, it has human and industrial uses. For example, corn is used to prepare a variety of oils and preserves, as well as to produce ethanol and sanitary purposes in the industry. Maize is prepared in different types, which can be mentioned as dent corn, sweet corn, roasting corn, flour, and shelled corn. This product has a very high nutritional value and is rich in energy, vitamins, essential minerals, and some protein, which makes it one of the best products for livestock and poultry.
There are a lot of properties and nutritional benefits for livestock corn. One of the most important properties of using livestock corn for livestock and poultry is to increase and provide the necessary energy for animals; since it is known as a rich source of energy. This product is a type of cereal. For this reason, it is a rich source of carbohydrates, sugar, starch, and different types of fats. Also, the ratio of livestock corn should be according to the animal; because each animal needs a certain amount of corn.
Corn is imported to Iran from countries such as Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, etc., and most of the corn is imported from Brazil. Imported corn is loaded into Iran by ports such as Imam Port, Mahshahr Port, Amirabad Port, Anzali Port, and other ports, after which the loaded corn is qualitatively checked and ready to be sold all over the country.
Iranian corn is generally harvested in chopped form and sold as silage, in the meantime, corn from Dezful and Kermanshah, Fars, and Kerman can also be found in grain form in the market, but the spread of corn produced in Iran is mostly in the form of corn silage or fodder corn. This product, which is created from the fermentation of leaf stems and seeds, is one of the popular feeds in the livestock sector.
Ukrainian corn, like Brazilian corn, is unloaded from Ukraine at Imam Khomeini port and sold all over the country. The quality of Brazilian corn is higher than that of Ukrainian corn, and for this reason, the price of Ukrainian corn is usually lower than the price of Brazilian corn. In terms of appearance, it is divided into two categories: long grain and round grain, which have almost similar analyses.
Corn imported from Russia enters the north of the country through ports such as Bandar Anzali and Amirabad, and after quality checks, it is sold all over the country. Russian corn usually has a better price than other corn and has high quality.
Corn for livestock is facing an extraordinary amount of buying and selling. This product is a valuable food that is used for animal feed. Usually, livestock breeders use this product in bulk. The wholesale of this product reduces the price of its purchase and sale. Since the amount of livestock corn used in the country is facing a lot of demand and it is not possible to obtain this product in abundance inside the country, import companies provide the number of livestock breeders by importing any quality livestock corn.
Corn is produced and used in different ways. As mentioned, this product is used for both humans and livestock and poultry and has a high nutritional value. The amount of corn production in the country is very high. However, since the amount of consumption is also extremely high, domestic production alone does not meet the needs of the market. For this reason, many traders are engaged in importing this product. This product is imported using government currency so that its price does not increase much in the market. The most important consumers of livestock corn are livestock and poultry breeders. The more and better the amount of corn available in the market, the easier it is to raise poultry and help meet the needs of consumers.
The import of livestock inputs should be done based on health principles and special conditions so that a completely healthy and hygienic product is imported. The first condition for the entry of this product is quality control tests. As soon as the product enters the customs, samples are taken and sent to the laboratory. If the product is approved by the health centers, the product can enter the country. National standards for controlling the quality of corn and livestock inputs have been determined based on which experiments are conducted. In this standard, all the different items and features are determined. Some of these features are listed below:
Many countries around the world produce and export corn and livestock inputs. In the meantime, Iran also imports the corn needed by the market from some of these countries. The largest volume of corn is imported from countries such as Ukraine, Russia, and Brazil. India, Turkmenistan, and Switzerland are among the countries that export corn to Iran as well. Russia, Brazil, and Ukraine export the best and highest quality corn to Iran. Their prices are also very good for their quality. The routes of corn import from the mentioned countries are different. Russian corn is mostly imported through Anzali port in the north, but corn imported from Ukraine is mostly imported through Imam port in the south of the country. This product is sent to Iran both in different packages and in bulk.
At present, the largest amount of livestock corn imports to Iran is from Russia, Brazil, and Ukraine. Of course, livestock corn is also imported to Iran from other countries such as Turkmenistan, India, and Switzerland, but the volume is smaller than the first three. This figure is more than 80% of the import of corn livestock inputs. The livestock corn that is imported to Iran from the three countries of Russia, Brazil, and Ukraine are of high quality and have a reasonable price. The cargoes that enter Iran from each of these countries are tested and sampled. The import of livestock corn from Russia is done through Anzali port and Amirabad port in the north of the country, but corn imported from Ukraine and Brazil is done in Imam port in the south of the country. Shipping costs are different for each of the above shipments. Many trading companies inside Iran that have ordered their cargo from different countries, according to the border region, take delivery of the order and deliver it to the consumer. Corn is rich in energy and starch and is necessary for livestock and poultry feed. Registration of corn import orders is done both in bulk and in 50 kg packages in standard sacks. If you decide to buy feed corn, you should be in contact with the importing companies to register your orders. If corn is available in warehouses, you can receive the shipment in less time. For the import of livestock corn, like the import of other goods from abroad, it is necessary to carry out legal and customs procedures. Registering the purchase order of corn from foreign countries, exchanging money and customs procedures, and conducting approval tests for standards and health certificates must all be done step by step.
The corn production and supply industry in Iran is very large, and in addition to farmers and cooperative companies that participate in corn production, corn importing companies also provide a great help to downstream related industries by consulting and providing favorable conditions for corn import. Many corn importing companies, import this basic commodity to the country under the supervision of the government and with the allocation of government currency. The largest number of imports belongs to livestock corn, which in terms of quality has standards that companies importing must comply with.
With the spread of the coronavirus, all countries that export corn to Iran must completely disinfect their shipments. Countries such as India, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkmenistan are among the countries that export corn and livestock inputs to Iran. All imported shipments must be based on the standards of the Ministry of Health and be completely disinfected at the origin and destination.
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