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Prepared sweetcorn market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared sweetcorn in Eastern Africa showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It began the period at 3 257 t, dipped slightly to 3 150 t in 2019, then recovered to 3 293 t in 2020. A substantial contraction followed in 2021, bringing the market down to 2 757 t.

This downward trend reversed sharply in 2022, with the market expanding to a peak of 3 434 t. The gain was short-lived, however, as volume dropped markedly to 2 322 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout these years, ranging from 698 t to 729 t annually.

Changes in import volumes, which form the dominant share of supply, corresponded closely with the overall market movements. Imports varied from a high of 2 763 t in 2022 to a low of 1 612 t in 2023, while exports were negligible in most years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production prepared sweetcorn in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Eastern Africa produced 702.9 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, marking a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 697.9 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 793.2 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(12.0%)	0.7%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared sweetcorn from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2017, export volumes varied by 9.6 times. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 22 tonnes of prepared sweetcorn, representing a substantial increase of 92.2% from 2019. The minimum export value was recorded in 2018 at 8 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 89.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.6%)	49.2%	92.2%	(33.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola were the key destinations for exports in kind. France accounted for 18.2% of exports, the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 3.1%, and Angola for 1.5%, together making up 22.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. From 2018 to 2017, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 17 times. In 2020, prepared sweetcorn shipments from Eastern Africa reached 35 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic increase of 72.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 94.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 95.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.3%)	95.0%	72.3%	(42.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola remained the primary partners for exports in value terms. France contributed 52.4% of export value, the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1.4%, and Angola 1.1%, collectively accounting for 54.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports prepared sweetcorn to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of prepared sweetcorn to Eastern Africa increased. In 2020, imports totaled 2 613 tonnes, reflecting a limited improvement of 6.0% year-over-year. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 464 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2018 at 6.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	(0.3%)	6.0%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two leading markets—China and Thailand—together accounted for 82.7% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, prepared sweetcorn shipments to Eastern Africa from abroad rose. In 2020, imports reached 2 530 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate increase of 5.1% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 407 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2018 at 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	(0.9%)	5.1%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Thailand, and South Africa were the main markets for imports in value terms of prepared sweetcorn to Eastern Africa. China represented 45.2% of import value, Thailand 30.8%, and South Africa 8.0%, jointly making up 84.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io