Poland: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Poland

The Polish maize market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase 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, consumption decreased by -14.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Maize Production in Poland

In value terms, maize production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 89%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of maize in Poland declined modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -1.7% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average maize yield hit record highs 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 maize harvested area in Poland contracted slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, maize harvested area increased by +73.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 42% against the previous year. The maize harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Maize Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of maize increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maize exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Poland, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, maize exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+38.4% per year) and the UK (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize exports from Poland, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+40.5% per year) and the UK (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average maize export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +58.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were 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 (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, maize imports into Poland soared to X tons, picking up by 675% 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 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest maize supplier to Poland, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, maize imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+3.6% per year) and Hungary (-13.4% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize to Poland, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine stood at +42.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+11.3% per year) and Argentina (+5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average maize import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -53.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 53%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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