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FAOSTAT · 1970–1980

Maize production in United Kingdom

In 1980 United Kingdom produced 785 t of maize. Over ten years it fell by 61%. The record was 6,000 t in 1972. Area harvested: 500 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.

Today’s pricesMarket prices in United Kingdom
Production, 1980
785 t
World rank
—
10-year change
−61%
Record
6,000 t
1972

Maize in United Kingdom, 1970–1980 (tonnes)

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By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
1980785−12%5001.57
1979895−55%5001.79
19782,000−33%6533.06
19773,000+50%9173.27
19762,000−33%1,0002.00
19753,0000.0%1,0003.00
19743,000−50%1,0003.00
19736,0000.0%1,5004.00
19726,000+20%1,5004.00
19715,000+150%1,0005.00
19702,000—5004.00

Trade, 2024

Exports
156,496 t USD 41.7 m
Exporter rank
35 of 137
Imports
2.8 million t USD 768 m
Importer rank
19 of 190

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

Other large producers

All countries producing maize

Other products of United Kingdom

Agricultural production in United Kingdom

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.