In 2023, Germany led European green maize production with 81.08 million metric tons, experiencing a modest year-on-year growth of 0.91%. France, the second-largest producer at 45.1 million metric tons, saw a decrease of 1.57%. Poland followed with 26.07 million metric tons, up by 3.48%. Italy registered 22.66 million metric tons with a slight increase of 0.55%. Other notable increases were seen in the United Kingdom (4.41%), Belgium (4.91%), Spain (4.8%), Switzerland (0.76%), Portugal (3.5%), and recently prominent Estonia (12.48%). Countries like Greece (-10.29%), Hungary (-5.78%), and Romania (-7.41%) witnessed notable declines. Sweden showed significant growth at 16.69%, reflecting emerging trends in the northern regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustained growth in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Estonia.
- Potential recovery and stabilization in Southern Europe, notably Greece and Romania.
- Continued significant expansions in Scandinavian countries, especially Sweden.
- Adjustments in Western Europe as countries like France and Italy seek to reverse recent declines.
Top countries in Green Maize Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 81,080 | 2023 | +10.76% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 45,100 | 2023 | +14.83% | -1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 26,070 | 2023 | +0.093% | +3.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 22,660 | 2023 | +7.58% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 11,220 | 2023 | +7.22% | +2.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 10,970 | 2023 | +5.7% | +4.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 8,620 | 2023 | +5.46% | +4.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 8,570 | 2023 | +4.1% | +1.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 6,530 | 2023 | -14.29% | -0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 5,130 | 2023 | +21.03% | +4.8% | View data |
