Canada: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Canada

The Canadian frozen sweet corn market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Canada

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen sweet corn increased by 7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +8.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Canada, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +1.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -2.0% per year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were imported into Canada; picking up by 36% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 243% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Canada, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.6% per year) and Poland (+217.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Canada, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.6% per year) and Vietnam (+22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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