Frozen sweetcorn market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian frozen sweetcorn market saw a sharp increase in volume to 17 082 t in 2019, a rise of over 40% from the previous year. This growth coincided with the enforcement of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, which mandated clear 'Keep Frozen' labeling and raised packaging standards, likely enhancing consumer confidence in product safety and integrity. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted processing plant operations and logistics in 2020, leading to temporary facility closures and a market contraction to 14 417 t.

Market recovery began in 2021, with volume reaching 15 969 t, supported by the introduction of mandatory front-of-package nutrition symbols for high-sugar foods. This regulation prompted manufacturers to reformulate products to avoid the 'high-sugar' icon, making frozen sweetcorn more appealing to health-conscious consumers. Volume then stabilized near 16 020 t in 2022 as new federal amendments tightened nutrient-content claim rules, increasing compliance costs and tempering market expansion.

In 2023, the market volume surged by 21% to 19 396 t. This growth was facilitated by updated Health Canada nutrition labeling rules requiring a prominent 'high-sugar' symbol, which accelerated product reformulation and innovation. Concurrently, an anti-dumping investigation into U.S. corn imports heightened price volatility and encouraged domestic supply chain investments, further shaping market dynamics.

Production frozen sweetcorn in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Canada ranked 6th globally in frozen sweetcorn production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Canada's frozen sweetcorn production increased in 2020. Output reached 23 760 tonnes, marking a controlled 4.2% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 22 809 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Canada's frozen sweetcorn production value increased in 2020. The output was valued at 23 184 thousand US dollars, showing only marginal year-over-year fluctuation. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 23 136 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports frozen sweetcorn from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Canada's frozen sweetcorn exports increased in 2020. Shipments totaled 17 609 tonnes, up 1.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 315 tonnes, with the largest decline of 11.4% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's frozen sweetcorn exports were entirely concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Canada's frozen sweetcorn export value declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports amounted to 17 182 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's frozen sweetcorn export value was almost entirely tied to the United States, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports frozen sweetcorn to Canada

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada's frozen sweetcorn imports reached 8 266 tonnes, representing a steep 28.7% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 588 tonnes, with the largest increase of 34.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (69.9% of total flows) and China (11.9%) together accounted for 81.8% of Canada's frozen sweetcorn imports by volume, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Canada's frozen sweetcorn import value reached 9 253 thousand US dollars, down 11.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 221 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 28.1% occurring that year. The largest increase of 26.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary source for Canada's frozen sweetcorn imports by value, accounting for 75.2% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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