Indonesia: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Indonesia

After four years of growth, the Indonesian frozen sweet corn market decreased by -8% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +102.7% against 2016 indices. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Indonesia

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 178%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of frozen sweet corn, when their volume increased by 115% to X tons. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 2,348%. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 541% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen sweet corn exports from Indonesia, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +358.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen sweet corn exported from Indonesia were Saudi Arabia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 96% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +288.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Indonesia

Frozen sweet corn imports into Indonesia reduced to X tons in 2021, which is down by -11.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to Indonesia, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +86.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +94.1%, 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, shrinking by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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