Brazil: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian frozen sweet corn market shrank dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -21.2% 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). Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were exported from Brazil; increasing by 4.8% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 29,263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3,726%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Brazil, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), threefold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to +132.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+86,994.3% per year) and Paraguay (+105.0% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Brazil, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile stood at +173.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+111,858.3% per year) and Paraguay (+74.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Liberia (+42.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, imports of frozen sweet corn into Brazil shrank to X tons, which is down by -10.5% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to Brazil, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Turkey, Poland, Portugal and Chile, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 70% share of total imports. China, Poland, Turkey, Portugal and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +41.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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