France agricultural output: cereals, grain maize
France agricultural output: cereals, grain maize stood at 2,385.06 EUR million in 2025, according to Eurostat – crop production in EU standard humidity (apro_cpsh1), French agricultural statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1973 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total crop output, including fruit and vegetables | 43,441.59 | 43,720.22 | 50,876.75 | 54,032.9 | 45,488.43 | 40,174.37 | 43,986.89 | 44,954.24 | 40,542.25 | 39,253.18 | |
| Cereals (including seeds) | 10,365.66 | 9,662.07 | 13,111.92 | 16,435.74 | 14,631.15 | 10,127.81 | 10,939.69 | 10,626.38 | 9,846.95 | 8,003.17 | |
| Grain maize | 2,385.06 | 2,623.51 | 2,546.3 | 3,256.29 | 3,633.54 | 2,594.35 | 2,077.7 | 2,107.52 | 2,046.77 | 1,926.99 |
Understanding france agricultural output: cereals, grain maize
Quantifying the monetary output generated by the cultivation of grain maize, this measure sums the economic returns from harvested kernels as well as any seeds kept for subsequent sowing on domestic farms. In contrast to cereal categories harvested during early summer, this warm-season crop follows a distinct calendar, reaching maturity later in the annual cycle. The valuation applies basic prices, ensuring that product-specific subsidies are integrated while taxes tied directly to the product are stripped away, presenting an accurate reflection of producer earnings from this particular grain.
Evaluating this financial series demands caution regarding its sensitivity to autumn weather conditions, which can alter both moisture content and final harvest volumes abruptly. Analysts reviewing annual figures should be aware that early releases carry higher uncertainty due to delayed harvesting windows in certain regions. Comparing this series against livestock feed accounts requires care, as a substantial share of this harvest is consumed directly on the same farms where it is grown without entering formal commercial markets. Analysts must also avoid equating these primary producer receipts with the retail values found in processed food or industrial starch sectors.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the seasonal cycle of this crop affect its recording in annual accounts?
- Because harvesting occurs later in the year, final volume assessments often lag behind those of early summer cereals.
- Are crops consumed by livestock on the same farm included in this monetary measure?
- Yes, on-farm use is imputed and valued at equivalent basic prices alongside commercial market sales.
- What distinguishes this series from broader grain groupings?
- It isolates a single warm-season crop, allowing researchers to track specific shifts in agricultural specialization.