The import of maize except seed corn to the Netherlands has shown moderate growth over the past decade, standing at 6.729 billion kilograms in 2023. Year-on-year variations were generally positive, except for notable declines in 2015 and 2016. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 2.37%. Projections indicate a continued increase, with imports expected to reach 7.6127 billion kilograms by 2028, representing a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.95%.

Future trends to watch include:

Increasing global demand for maize-related products, especially in the food and biofuel industries.
Potential impacts of climate change on maize production and supply chains.
Trade policies and tariffs that could affect import volumes.
Technological advancements in agriculture that may influence both local production and import needs.