Spain: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish frozen sweet corn market decreased by -86.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Spain

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 11%. Frozen sweet corn production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of frozen sweet corn exported from Spain skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 35% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Spain, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +22.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.1% per year) and Chile (+143.7% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Spain, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +28.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.3% per year) and Chile (+132.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Finland (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen sweet corn decreased by -13.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 132%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Spain, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+11.1% per year) and Portugal (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest frozen sweet corn suppliers to Spain were France ($X), Peru ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +110.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. Based on 2021 figures, frozen sweet corn import price increased by +25.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 108%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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