In 2023, Italy led the European maize import market, accounting for the largest share at 31.48 thousand metric tons, followed by Portugal and Ireland with 17.78 and 15.72 thousand metric tons respectively. Romania, Greece, and Lithuania also featured prominently, while smaller importers like Finland and Estonia filled out the ranks. Across all countries, there was no variation in import shares from 2022 to 2023, indicating stable demand during this period.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include potential shifts in import dynamics due to climate change impacts on maize production, fluctuating global market prices, and evolving European agricultural policies that could affect future import volumes and distribution among countries.
Top countries in Imports of Maize Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 31.48 | 2023 | -15.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 17.78 | 2023 | -1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 15.72 | 2023 | +12.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 10.18 | 2023 | +13.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 7.58 | 2023 | +9.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 5.09 | 2023 | +31.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.27 | 2023 | +2.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1.96 | 2023 | +14.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.82 | 2023 | +1.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.34 | 2023 | +3.64% | View data |
