Southern Asia: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian frozen sweet corn market dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -78.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a sharp setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen sweet corn production, accounting for 90% of total volume. Moreover, frozen sweet corn production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in India was relatively modest.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Frozen sweet corn exports surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 32% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. 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 surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen sweet corn exports from India stood at +14.3%. At the same time, Pakistan (+66.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +66.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Pakistan (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of India (-10.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest frozen sweet corn supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In India, frozen sweet corn exports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-0.2%).

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, frozen sweet corn imports in Southern Asia surged to X tons, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 95%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of frozen sweet corn imports in 2021 were Pakistan (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Maldives (X tons), together reaching 90% of total import. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), constituting an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Nepal (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen sweet corn in Southern Asia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Pakistan totaled +20.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Maldives (+17.4% per year) and Afghanistan (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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