Malaysia: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian frozen sweet corn market rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw moderate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Malaysia

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Frozen sweet corn production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, shipments abroad of frozen sweet corn was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Malaysia, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-18.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Malaysia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-18.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Arab Emirates (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Frozen sweet corn imports into Malaysia surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 24% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to Malaysia, with a combined 89% share of total imports. New Zealand, India and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Malaysia were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports. India, Thailand and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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