Frozen sweetcorn market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen sweetcorn market in Western Asia showed considerable variation in volume between 2018 and 2023. Initial growth lifted the market to 33 879 t in 2019, but this was followed by a two-year decline, with consumption falling to 28 774 t by 2021.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2022, as market volume jumped by over 7 900 t to reach 36 692 t. This increase was primarily supported by a major rise in imports, which more than offset a continued decline in domestic production. The expansion proved temporary, however, with the market contracting by 29% in 2023 to 26 006 t.

Over the full period, the market's reliance on imported sweetcorn intensified, as local production fell by nearly a third from its 2019 level. The final market volume in 2023 was 19% below the level recorded at the start of the period in 2018.

Production frozen sweetcorn in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen sweetcorn, 2017-2020

In 2020, Western Asia produced 7 826 tonnes of frozen sweetcorn, representing a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 14.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of frozen sweetcorn in Western Asia was valued at 10 766 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 2.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 076 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 11 559 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 21.5%.

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

Exports frozen sweetcorn from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Frozen sweetcorn exports from Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 111 tonnes, a 12.0% rise year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 24.9%, with a CAGR of 7.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 312 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 7.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, frozen sweetcorn exports from Western Asia were characterized by a broad spread across markets. The United Kingdom (12.9% of exports in kind), the United States (4.9%), and Belgium (4.6%) together accounted for only 22.4% of total flows, indicating a diversified export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia's frozen sweetcorn exports were recorded at 4 279 thousand US dollars, up by 38.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 43.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 9.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United Kingdom (12.4% of exports in value terms), the United States (6.1%), and Iran (4.5%) formed the largest group of buyers for frozen sweetcorn from Western Asia. However, their combined contribution was limited to 22.9% of total exports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports frozen sweetcorn to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the volume of frozen sweetcorn imports into Western Asia totaled 25 573 tonnes, down by 10.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 13.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 7.3%.

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

Analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. The United States (16.5% of imports in kind), India (15.4%), and Thailand (13.5%) together accounted for only 45.3% of total flows, with a significant 54.7% coming from other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia's frozen sweetcorn imports amounted to 38 454 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 37 122 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 39 639 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, at 5.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 6.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, frozen sweetcorn imports into Western Asia were supplied from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United States, Spain, and Thailand—together represented only 41.5% of total imports in value terms, highlighting the region's diverse sourcing.

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

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