Mexico: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican frozen sweet corn market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Frozen sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Mexico

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, exports of frozen sweet corn from Mexico surged to X tons, rising by 97% against 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 293% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Mexico, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X tons), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +30.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Mexico, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +28.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were imported into Mexico; surging by 3.3% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -19.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen sweet corn to Mexico, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Mexico, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen sweet corn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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