Europe: Maize Market 2024

Maize Market Size in Europe

The Europe maize market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Maize Production in Europe

In value terms, maize production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of maize production was Ukraine (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, maize production in Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an X% share.

In Ukraine, maize production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Russia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of maize in Europe reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the maize yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of maize in Europe reduced to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Maize Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of maize decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ukraine was the key exporter of maize in Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Moldova (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to maize exports from Ukraine stood at X%. At the same time, Moldova (X%), Croatia (X%), Poland (X%), Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%), Russia (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%), Serbia (X%) and Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ukraine (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Moldova (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Serbia (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest maize supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

In Ukraine, maize exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of maize were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maize imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the main importers of maize, together constituting X% of total imports. Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest maize importing markets in Europe were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Ireland, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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