Czech Republic: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech frozen sweet corn market increased by 35% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, exports of frozen sweet corn from the Czech Republic contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -13.4% on 2020. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +39.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from the Czech Republic, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+1.1% per year) and Austria (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+114.6% per year) and Poland (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, frozen sweet corn export price increased by +109.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 38%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Hungary (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of frozen sweet corn, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Germany, Belgium, Romania and Austria, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +93.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Germany, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +92.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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