Austria: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Austria

For the third consecutive year, the Austrian frozen sweet corn market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Austria

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, the amount of frozen sweet corn exported from Austria amounted to X tons, with an increase of 3% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 640% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 237% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Austria, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary totaled +40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+65.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+40.6% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Austria, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled +39.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+47.1% per year) and Germany (+52.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, the amount of frozen sweet corn imported into Austria fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -28.7% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to Austria, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +40.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Austria, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Serbia, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +38.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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