Austria: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian maize market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +24.0% against 2020 indices. Maize consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Maize Production in Austria

In value terms, maize production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average maize yield in Austria contracted slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The maize yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of maize (green) production in Austria reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to maize production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Maize Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of maize (green) decreased by -17.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Austria, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, maize exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+106.0% per year) and Slovenia (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Austria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (-6.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+74.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of maize (green) imported into Austria skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 21% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.2% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, maize imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of maize imports to Austria, together comprising 72% of total imports. Spain, Poland, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. Spain, Poland, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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