Japan: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese frozen sweet corn market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.6%. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, exports of frozen sweet corn from Japan surged to X tons, growing by 26% on the year before. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,325%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 720% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen sweet corn exports from Japan, 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 Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Japan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +43.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas 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 the United States (+117.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of frozen sweet corn decreased by -0.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 8.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest frozen sweet corn supplier to Japan, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+2.9% per year) and New Zealand (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Japan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+2.0% per year) and New Zealand (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from New Zealand ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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