In 2023, France led European maize production with a producer price share of €20.37 million. Romania followed with €14.59 million, while Poland, Italy, and Germany recorded €11.91 million, €11.09 million, and €8.37 million, respectively. Other notable producers included Spain (€7.49 million), Hungary (€5.53 million), and Bulgaria (€4.57 million). Smaller contributions came from countries like Austria (€4.33 million), Greece (€2.85 million), and Croatia (€2.67 million). Luxembourg had the smallest share at €0.0025 million.
The year-on-year variation in 2022 showed significant increases for Lithuania at 31.53%, Luxembourg at 28.81%, and Poland at 31.56%. Croatia and Slovenia also saw substantial gains at 19.4% and 16.41%, respectively. Conversely, Hungary experienced a decrease of 2.5%, while Switzerland saw a minor decline of 0.39%.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansions in Poland and Lithuania, given their high growth rates. France is likely to maintain its leading position, while Romania and Italy continue to be key players. Emerging markets like Luxembourg show high percentage growth but from very low bases. The stability of larger markets and the growth of smaller producers will shape the European maize market.
Top countries in Maize Production at Producer Price Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20.37 | 2022 | -14.63% | +9.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 14.59 | 2022 | -25.99% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.91 | 2022 | +55.37% | +31.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.09 | 2022 | +8.37% | +9.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 8.37 | 2022 | +57.31% | +12.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.49 | 2022 | -8.35% | +12.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 5.53 | 2022 | -35.82% | -2.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 4.57 | 2022 | +3.5% | +15.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 4.33 | 2022 | +29.15% | +15.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.85 | 2022 | +13.04% | +7.98% | View data |