Vietnam: Frozen Sweet Corn Market 2025

Frozen Sweet Corn Market Size in Vietnam

In 2021, the Vietnamese frozen sweet corn market increased by 272% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Sweet Corn Production in Vietnam

In value terms, frozen sweet corn production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Frozen Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Vietnam

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen sweet corn decreased by -28.4% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for frozen sweet corn exports from Vietnam, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+6.1% per year) and Japan (+14.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen sweet corn exports from Vietnam, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.0% per year) and Japan (+16.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Norway ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Vietnam

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen sweet corn were imported into Vietnam; increasing by 28% on 2020. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen sweet corn imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 532% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest frozen sweet corn supplier to Vietnam, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sweet corn imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +19.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen sweet corn to Vietnam, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +18.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen sweet corn import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -43.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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