Green maize production in France
In 2024 France produced 459,300 t of green maize, the 7th largest in the world (4.86% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 525,229 t in 2002. Area harvested: 20,568 ha, yield 22.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 459,300 t
- World rank
- 7 of 48
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 525,229 t
- 2002
Green maize in France, 1987–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 4.9%
- 3.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 22.3
- world 8.8 (+154%)
- kg per person
- 6.90
- world 1.16
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world −14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Indonesia | 599,226 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Peru | 467,270 | 4.9% |
| 7 | France | 459,300 | 4.9% |
| 8 | South Africa | 418,357 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Thailand | 358,255 | 3.8% |
Map of world production of green maize
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 459,300 | — | 20,568 | 22.33 |
| 2022 | 412,777 | −10% | 21,739 | 18.99 |
| 2021 | 460,902 | +8.5% | 22,139 | 20.82 |
| 2020 | 424,803 | −4.9% | 23,327 | 18.21 |
| 2019 | 446,659 | −2.0% | 22,017 | 20.29 |
| 2018 | 455,566 | +8.4% | 22,488 | 20.26 |
| 2017 | 420,312 | +19% | 20,677 | 20.33 |
| 2016 | 354,330 | −5.2% | 18,521 | 19.13 |
| 2015 | 373,707 | −7.3% | 17,737 | 21.07 |
| 2014 | 403,115 | +15% | 20,582 | 19.59 |
| 2013 | 350,774 | −4.2% | 19,841 | 17.68 |
| 2012 | 366,343 | −12% | 19,935 | 18.38 |
| 2011 | 414,613 | +33% | 21,431 | 19.35 |
| 2010 | 312,341 | −14% | 16,792 | 18.60 |
| 2009 | 361,697 | −25% | 18,666 | 19.38 |
| 2008 | 479,718 | −6.4% | 25,599 | 18.74 |
| 2007 | 512,501 | +10% | 26,663 | 19.22 |
| 2006 | 464,264 | −6.4% | 25,121 | 18.48 |
| 2005 | 496,245 | −4.8% | 26,272 | 18.89 |
| 2004 | 521,460 | +2.6% | 28,544 | 18.27 |
| 2003 | 508,440 | −3.2% | 31,859 | 15.96 |
| 2002 | 525,229 | +6.6% | 31,365 | 16.75 |
| 2001 | 492,611 | +8.5% | 26,197 | 18.80 |
| 2000 | 453,926 | +1.9% | 24,681 | 18.39 |
| 1999 | 445,508 | −9.9% | 25,932 | 17.18 |
| 1998 | 494,590 | +23% | 26,216 | 18.87 |
| 1997 | 401,142 | −8.3% | 23,763 | 16.88 |
| 1996 | 437,427 | +7.5% | 23,125 | 18.92 |
| 1995 | 406,811 | +19% | 22,658 | 17.95 |
| 1994 | 341,474 | +14% | 20,631 | 16.55 |
| 1993 | 299,752 | +9.0% | 17,805 | 16.84 |
| 1992 | 274,936 | −8.6% | 19,321 | 14.23 |
| 1991 | 300,800 | +3.7% | 18,758 | 16.04 |
| 1990 | 290,000 | +7.4% | 17,000 | 17.06 |
| 1989 | 270,000 | +3.8% | 16,000 | 16.88 |
| 1988 | 260,000 | — | 15,000 | 17.33 |
| 1987 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 16,085 t USD 8.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 36
- Imports
- 10,224 t USD 12.5 m
- Importer rank
- 4 of 47
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of green maize in France?
France produced 459,300 t in 2024, 4.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of green maize?
France ranked 7th of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 25.3% of the world total.
How has the production of green maize in France changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −14% for the world. The record was 525,229 t in 2002.
What is the yield of green maize in France?
22.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (459,300 t from 20,568 ha), against a world average of 8.8 t/ha.
Does France export or import green corn (maize)?
In 2024 France reported exports of 16,085 t (USD 8.4 m) and imports of 10,224 t (USD 12.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.