The maize production in the Netherlands has shown fluctuations over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2023, the production value decreased from 185.28 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 119.69 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variation often oscillated, with significant drops in some years such as 2015 and 2016, followed by some rebounds like in 2017 and 2019. Over the last two years, production decreased from 124.55 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 119.69 thousand metric tons in 2023, representing a -1.97% year-on-year change. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 is 6.04%, indicating a moderate annual increase during this period.
Looking ahead from 2024 to 2028, forecasts predict a continued reduction in maize production with an average annual decline, illustrated by a forecasted five-year CAGR of -1.76%, leading to an overall drop of 8.49% in total production by 2028. This suggests that production will drop from 117.05 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 107.11 thousand metric tons in 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in farming, climate change impacts, EU agricultural policies, and domestic demand changes. These factors will play critical roles in shaping the long-term maize production landscape in the Netherlands.
