Netherlands: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch frozen sweet corn market decreased by -41.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen sweet corn were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 94%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen sweet corn exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 71% of total exports. France, Sweden and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +66.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen sweet corn exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports. Sweden, France and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +64.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 France (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of frozen sweet corn into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 37% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +89.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen sweet corn imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Austria, Spain, Germany, Hungary, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +52.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +53.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, with a decrease of -25.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped remarkably 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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