In 2023, maize production in Germany stood at approximately 3.4415 million metric tons. Over the past two years, we observed a year-on-year decline of 1.45% in 2022 and a further decrease of 1.44% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years showed a slight increase of 0.57%, signaling a relatively stable period with minor fluctuations.
Looking forward, based on the forecasted data, a consistent decrease is predicted with an expected 2028 production of around 3.1784 million metric tons. The five-year CAGR for this forecasted period is -1.26%, representing an overall decline in production by approximately 6.14% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on agricultural yield, advancements in farming technology, shifts in agricultural policy within the EU, and possibly changing global market demands and trade policies that could affect maize production in Germany.