Prepared sweetcorn market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian prepared sweetcorn market entered the period under the new Food Safety Regulations enacted in June 2018, which mandated licensing for most processing, packaging, and labeling activities. These requirements were further refined in 2019 with updated identity standards and precise labeling rules for processed fruit and vegetable products. During this initial regulatory adjustment phase, the market volume saw a modest decline from 80 425 t in 2018 to 78 574 t in 2019.

A temporary exemption from mandatory grain reporting in Eastern Canada for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 crop years provided operational relief, coinciding with a market volume rebound to 82 203 t in 2020. The subsequent decline to 77 554 t in 2021 occurred alongside regulatory prioritization of new animal feed rules, which may have absorbed industry focus. The market value, however, continued its upward trend, reaching $90.6 million in 2021.

In 2022, a 6.0% expansion in sweetcorn planted area in Ontario increased raw material supply, supporting a recovery in market volume to 78 884 t. This production boost, combined with strong local corn prices in Quebec and harmonized national grain reporting rules, helped drive the market value to a peak of $114.8 million. By 2023, volume contracted to 74 222 t with a corresponding value of $102.6 million, concluding a period of regulatory evolution and supply-side influences.

Production prepared sweetcorn in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked fifth globally in terms of prepared sweetcorn production volume.

Top producers of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Canada's prepared sweetcorn production volume increased. In 2020, Canada produced 79 238 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, marking a 4.2% gain compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 76 068 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

Canada's prepared sweetcorn production value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 90 775 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual uptick of 6.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 10.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%.

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

Exports prepared sweetcorn from Canada

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, prepared sweetcorn shipments from Canada to abroad increased. In 2020, exports reached 2 363 tonnes, showing a slight gain of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 309 tonnes, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 23.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (38.3% of exports in kind), Trinidad and Tobago (28.9%), and the United Kingdom (22.1%) together absorbed 89.3% of total prepared sweetcorn exports from Canada, making them the primary destinations.

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

After a two-year drop, prepared sweetcorn exports from Canada increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 707 thousand US dollars, up by 4.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.9%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 2 584 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 20.8%.

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

In 2017–2020, the United States (36.1% of exports in value terms), Trinidad and Tobago (28.8%), and the United Kingdom (21.3%) were the main destinations for prepared sweetcorn exports from Canada, with a combined share of 86.3% 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 prepared sweetcorn to Canada

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year contraction, prepared sweetcorn imports into Canada increased. In 2020, Canada imported approximately 5 328 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, marking a rise of 10.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 814 tonnes, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 28.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States dominated the partner structure of imports in kind, consistently accounting for 90.9% of total flows.

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

After a two-year reduction, Canada's volume of prepared sweetcorn imports increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 503 thousand US dollars, which is 10.2% greater compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 4 995 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 25.1%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the United States consistently accounted for 88.3% of total imports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the remainder was shared among other countries.

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

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