Chile: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Chile

For the third consecutive year, the Chilean frozen sweet corn market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 93% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were exported from Chile; falling by -24.3% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 238%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Chile, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia totaled -24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+70.2% per year) and Paraguay (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen sweet corn exported from Chile were Colombia ($X), Japan ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Japan, with a CAGR of +49.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Brazil ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, frozen sweet corn imports into Chile surged to X tons, growing by 68% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to Chile, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +5,047.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Chile were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +6,065.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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