Oil of maize production in Germany
In 2023 Germany produced 17,400 t of oil of maize, the 20th largest in the world (0.57% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.2%. The record was 24,988 t in 1978.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 17,400 t
- World rank
- 20 of 56
- 10-year change
- +4.2%
- Record
- 24,988 t
- 1978
Oil of maize in Germany, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Germany compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.57%
- 0.71% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +4.2%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Spain | 32,000 | 1.0% |
| 19 | North Korea | 31,612 | 1.0% |
| 20 | Germany | 17,400 | 0.57% |
| 21 | Paraguay | 16,691 | 0.54% |
| 22 | Oman | 15,200 | 0.49% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Germany is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,400 | −3.3% |
| 2022 | 18,000 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 17,700 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 17,500 | −3.3% |
| 2019 | 18,100 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 18,200 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 18,500 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 18,300 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 17,800 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 17,300 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 16,700 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 16,200 | +18% |
| 2011 | 13,700 | −15% |
| 2010 | 16,100 | −0.6% |
| 2009 | 16,200 | +29% |
| 2008 | 12,600 | −12% |
| 2007 | 14,300 | −5.9% |
| 2006 | 15,200 | −1.9% |
| 2005 | 15,500 | +12% |
| 2004 | 13,800 | −1.4% |
| 2003 | 14,000 | −18% |
| 2002 | 17,100 | +13% |
| 2001 | 15,200 | −23% |
| 2000 | 19,800 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 19,600 | −7.6% |
| 1998 | 21,221 | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 20,000 | −4.8% |
| 1996 | 21,000 | −4.5% |
| 1995 | 22,000 | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 21,000 | −3.7% |
| 1992 | 21,800 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 21,593 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 21,315 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 21,036 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 21,036 | −2.8% |
| 1987 | 21,648 | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 20,083 | −6.1% |
| 1985 | 21,399 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 21,389 | −0.3% |
| 1983 | 21,450 | −14% |
| 1982 | 24,896 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 24,334 | +20% |
| 1980 | 20,209 | −16% |
| 1979 | 23,943 | −4.2% |
| 1978 | 24,988 | +19% |
| 1977 | 21,017 | +24% |
| 1976 | 17,000 | −11% |
| 1975 | 19,000 | −9.5% |
| 1974 | 21,000 | −2.8% |
| 1973 | 21,600 | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +25% |
| 1971 | 16,000 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 15,000 | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 14,000 | +56% |
| 1967 | 9,000 | +13% |
| 1966 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 1965 | 7,000 | +17% |
| 1964 | 6,000 | +20% |
| 1963 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 279 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 73
- Imports
- 14,562 t USD 22.1 m
- Importer rank
- 13 of 147
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 oil of maize in Germany?
Germany produced 17,400 t in 2023, 0.57% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Germany rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Germany ranked 20th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of maize in Germany changed?
It rose by 4.2% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 24,988 t in 1978.
Does Germany export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Germany reported exports of 279 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 14,562 t (USD 22.1 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; the 2023 figure for Germany is from an external organisation. 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.