France crop harvest: grain maize and corn-cob-mix
France crop harvest: grain maize and corn-cob-mix stood at 13,742.01 thousand tonnes 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 2000 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvested production (EU standard humidity) | |||||||||||
| Grain maize and corn-cob-mix | 13,742.01 | 14,679.27 | 12,836 | 10,877.96 | 15,360.04 | 13,727.79 | 12,976.73 | 12,760.32 | 14,524.56 | ||
| Triticale | 1,545.36 | 1,540.75 | 1,087.82 | 1,646.46 | 1,613.73 | 1,736.91 | 1,206.56 | 1,641.45 | 1,333.73 | 1,560.94 |
Understanding france crop harvest: grain maize and corn-cob-mix
This series measures the combined harvested production weight of grain maize and corn-cob-mix, adjusted to the uniform European Union moisture content standard. It includes maize harvested specifically for grain and high-moisture corn-cob-mix used in animal feeding, while completely excluding green maize harvested whole for forage or silage. The data captures the physical yield gathered from agricultural holdings, corrected for standard humidity levels to ensure temporal consistency.
Effective interpretation relies entirely on annual twelve-month comparisons, because the late-summer and autumn harvesting schedule makes sequential intra-year analysis irrelevant. Initial estimates released soon after the gathering period are subject to revision as processing facilities and cooperatives submit final intake records. Analysts should note that variations in autumn precipitation can cause sharp fluctuations in drying requirements and final recorded tonnages compared to other cereal crops.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include maize grown for animal silage?
- No, green maize harvested whole for forage or silage is excluded; only grain maize and corn-cob-mix are counted.
- Why is corn-cob-mix grouped with grain maize?
- Both products share similar agronomic characteristics and high starch content intended for feed or grain processing.
- When is the harvest window for this crop typically completed?
- The harvest occurs later in the year than most other cereals, often stretching through the autumn months.