France continues to dominate European maize production with a 17.53% share, despite a slight decrease of 1.07% year-on-year. Romania, while still strong with a 13.64% share, experienced a significant drop of 13.04%. Poland has shown impressive growth, rising by 18.34% to a 12.94% share. Serbia and Hungary saw declines, with changes of -0.98% and -5.44%, respectively. Germany's production increased by 5.0%, reaching a 6.27% share. Italy's and Spain's shares slightly decreased by 3.49% and 5.32%, respectively. Other notable variations include positive growth in Belgium (4.45%) and Denmark (8.51%), whereas Luxembourg's production ceased entirely, dropping 100%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential for continued growth in Poland and Denmark if favorable conditions persist.- A rebound in production in Romania could significantly alter the market dynamics.- Monitoring the impacts of climate change and policy shifts in top-producing countries like France, Hungary, and Italy.- Emerging producers or changes in agricultural practices in Central and Eastern European countries.
Top countries in Maize Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.53 | 2023 | +9.61% | -1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 13.64 | 2023 | +15.47% | -13.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.94 | 2023 | +5.47% | +18.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 9.75 | 2023 | +54.81% | -0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 8.82 | 2023 | +116.83% | -5.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.63 | 2023 | +10.48% | -3.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6.27 | 2023 | +11.23% | +5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.3 | 2023 | -18.58% | -5.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 3.37 | 2023 | -10.27% | -8.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.29 | 2023 | +5.82% | +0.98% | View data |
