Nov 1, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe – Crude Maize (Corn) Oil – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
This analysis of the European crude maize (corn) oil market reveals a stable upward trend, with consumption reaching 438K tons in 2024 and a market value of $501M. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +1.6% in volume and +2.4% in value through 2035. Belgium, Italy, and France are the largest consuming countries, while Germany has experienced the most rapid growth in both consumption and import value. Production is concentrated in Italy, France, and Belgium. Intra-European trade is significant, with Spain and Belgium being the leading importers and Hungary remaining the largest exporter, despite a slight decline in its export volume.
Key Findings
European market volume is projected to reach 520K tons by 2035, growing at a CAGR of +1.6%Market value is forecast to increase to $650M by 2035, with a CAGR of +2.4%Belgium, Italy, and France are the top three consuming countries, accounting for 50% of total consumptionGermany recorded the highest growth rates in both consumption value (CAGR +26.0%) and imports (CAGR +35.2%)Hungary is the largest exporter with a 42% share of total European exportsMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for crude maize (corn) oil in Europe, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 520K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $650M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionEurope’s Consumption of Crude Maize (Corn) Oil
In 2024, consumption of crude maize (corn) oil in Europe expanded slightly to 438K tons, with an increase of 4% on 2023 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The size of the crude maize oil market in Europe stood at $501M in 2024, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $512M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Belgium (85K tons), Italy (77K tons) and France (57K tons), with a combined 50% share of total consumption. Spain, the UK, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Ukraine and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest crude maize oil markets in Europe were Belgium ($84M), Italy ($77M) and Spain ($67M), together comprising 46% of the total market. France, Germany, the UK, Croatia, Greece, the Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.
Germany, with a CAGR of +26.0%, saw the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2024, the highest levels of crude maize oil per capita consumption was registered in Belgium (7.3 kg per person), followed by Croatia (3.3 kg per person), Italy (1.3 kg per person) and Spain (1.2 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of crude maize oil was estimated at 0.6 kg per person.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the crude maize oil per capita consumption in Belgium stood at +2.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Croatia (+4.8% per year) and Italy (+0.1% per year).
ProductionEurope’s Production of Crude Maize (Corn) Oil
In 2024, approx. 408K tons of crude maize (corn) oil were produced in Europe; with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year’s figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 7.5%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum volume in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, crude maize oil production totaled $472M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -13.0% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. The level of production peaked at $543M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Italy (78K tons), France (67K tons) and Belgium (65K tons), together comprising 51% of total production. Hungary, the UK, Spain, Germany, Croatia, Ukraine and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ImportsEurope’s Imports of Crude Maize (Corn) Oil
In 2024, purchases abroad of crude maize (corn) oil increased by 13% to 96K tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at 142K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, crude maize oil imports shrank rapidly to $102M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 91%. The level of import peaked at $123M in 2023, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.
Imports By Country
In 2024, Spain (35K tons), distantly followed by Belgium (21K tons), Germany (9.1K tons), Sweden (7.8K tons) and Greece (6K tons) were the main importers of crude maize (corn) oil, together constituting 82% of total imports. The following importers – Italy (3K tons) and the Netherlands (2.9K tons) – each amounted to a 6.2% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest crude maize oil importing markets in Europe were Spain ($35M), Belgium ($24M) and Germany ($10M), with a combined 68% share of total imports.
Germany, with a CAGR of +25.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Europe stood at $1,066 per ton in 2024, declining by -26.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $1,605 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($1,217 per ton) and Greece ($1,162 per ton), while Italy ($1,009 per ton) and Spain ($1,010 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
ExportsEurope’s Exports of Crude Maize (Corn) Oil
In 2024, overseas shipments of crude maize (corn) oil increased by 7% to 66K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 81K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, crude maize oil exports declined to $71M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $85M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports By Country
Hungary represented the main exporting country with an export of around 28K tons, which finished at 42% of total exports. France (12K tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Spain (6.7K tons), the Netherlands (4.6K tons), Italy (4.3K tons) and Poland (3.2K tons). All these countries together held near 46% share of total exports. The following exporters – Russia (1.6K tons) and Serbia (1.2K tons) – each recorded a 4.1% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to crude maize oil exports from Hungary stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Poland (+165.8%), the Netherlands (+36.9%), Spain (+16.1%), Russia (+8.5%), Serbia (+7.8%) and France (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +165.8% from 2013-2024. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. France (+9.1 p.p.), Spain (+8.4 p.p.), the Netherlands (+6.7 p.p.) and Poland (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary saw its share reduced by -3% from 2013 to 2024, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Hungary ($30M) remains the largest crude maize oil supplier in Europe, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($12M), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hungary amounted to -1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+4.0% per year) and Spain (+17.9% per year).
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in Europe amounted to $1,074 per ton, with a decrease of -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $1,565 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,312 per ton), while Poland ($824 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.