Frozen sweetcorn market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen sweetcorn market in the Americas reached a peak volume of 426.4 thousand tons in 2019 before declining to 367.6 thousand tons in 2020. This contraction coincided with a documented decline in consumer demand for sweet corn in key regions like the U.S., where fresh market prices more than doubled and overall consumption patterns were shifting. These factors reduced total market uptake for both fresh and frozen products during that period.

Market conditions began to stabilize and recover from 2021 onward. The introduction of new, genetically improved supersweet corn varieties, which offered longer shelf life and better quality, helped support the market's value, which grew to $645.3 million that year despite a slight dip in physical volume. This recovery accelerated, with the market volume expanding to 398.2 thousand tons by 2023, valued at $838.2 million. Growth during this phase was supported by continuous product innovation, including the launch of organic options, low-sodium formulations, and convenient steam-in-bag frozen packaging, which appealed to evolving consumer preferences.

Production frozen sweetcorn in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Frozen sweetcorn production in the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 360.7 thousand tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 11.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 17.3%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Frozen sweetcorn production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 613.7 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual drop of 5.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 658.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports frozen sweetcorn from Americas

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exported frozen sweetcorn volumes from the Americas increased. In 2020, exports stood at 17 107 tonnes, representing a rise of 6.4% compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 076 tonnes, when the largest decline of 13.7% occurred.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the largest destination for frozen sweetcorn exports in kind from the Americas, accounting for 4.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year reduction, cross-border shipments of frozen sweetcorn from the Americas increased. In 2020, exports totaled 29 106 thousand US dollars, reflecting a rise of 14.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 25 519 thousand US dollars, when the largest decline of 11.9% took place.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the leading destination in the structure of frozen sweetcorn exports in value terms, taking 7.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports frozen sweetcorn to Americas

Imports in kind, t

The market for frozen sweetcorn imports into the Americas showed volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 036 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp decline of 29.0% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 17 608 tonnes, when the largest decline of 60.8% occurred. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 92.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017 to 2020, Belgium (with 11.2% of imports in kind), China (6.1%), and Spain (4.9%) were important suppliers of frozen sweetcorn to the Americas. However, their combined share reached only 22.1% of total imports in kind, with the remaining 77.9% distributed among many other partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Frozen sweetcorn imports into the Americas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 47 260 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 40 386 thousand US dollars, when the largest decline of 11.2% occurred. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, frozen sweetcorn was imported into the Americas from many countries. Even the largest destinations—Belgium, China, and Spain—together represented only 20.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020