France: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in France

The French maize market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Maize consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Maize Production in France

In value terms, maize production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Maize production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of maize in France dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -10.4% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average maize yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The maize harvested area in France rose to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to maize production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Maize Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of maize from France skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of maize exports from France, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for maize exported from France were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +3.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, maize export price increased by +62.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 UK (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of maize decreased by -12.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +82.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest maize supplier to France, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, maize imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+22.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to France were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +95.5%, recorded 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

The average maize import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, maize import price increased by +89.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 67%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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