Middle East: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern frozen sweet corn market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +79.7%).

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were exported in the Middle East; with an increase of 123% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 115%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 6.1% share, followed by Iran (4.9%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen sweet corn exports, with a CAGR of +48.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+33.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+14.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+68 p.p.) and Iran (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -6.2% and -43.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest frozen sweet corn supplier in the Middle East, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at +39.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+16.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Frozen sweet corn imports soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 18% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the key importers of frozen sweet corn, together creating 84% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +53.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen sweet corn in the Middle East, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 13% share.

In Saudi Arabia, frozen sweet corn imports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+61.5% per year) and Iran (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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