Northern America: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Northern America

The North American frozen sweet corn market contracted to $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Northern America

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of frozen sweet corn production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 96% of total volume. Moreover, frozen sweet corn production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

In the United States, frozen sweet corn production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports in Northern America

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen sweet corn increased by 2.6% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the largest exporter of frozen sweet corn, committing 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 21% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen sweet corn exports, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United States (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest frozen sweet corn supplier in Northern America, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In the United States, frozen sweet corn exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.0%).

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports in Northern America

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of frozen sweet corn increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the largest importer of frozen sweet corn in Northern America, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 75% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 24% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+7.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +7.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Canada (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen sweet corn in Northern America, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

In the United States, frozen sweet corn imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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