Italy: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian maize market increased by 1,385% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Maize consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Maize Production in Italy

In value terms, maize production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Maize production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of maize (green) in Italy amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of maize (green) were harvested in Italy; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Maize Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of maize (green) decreased by -1.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +53.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of maize exports from Italy, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Slovenia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Italy, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average maize export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into Italy

Maize imports into Italy soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 72% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maize imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +111.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of maize to Italy, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, maize imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Bangladesh, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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