Prepared sweetcorn market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared sweetcorn in the United States fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 350 thousand tons in 2018 and declining to 307 thousand tons in 2020. After a period of stabilization, volume recovered to 334 thousand tons in 2022 and reached 356 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market showed a stronger upward trend, growing from $409 million in 2018 to $578 million in 2023, with sharp increases of 23% in both 2022 and 2023.

The volume recovery in 2022 was supported by a rise in imports to 40.6 thousand tons, as increased shipments from Mexico and other countries entered during domestic marketing windows. This helped offset local production challenges in key states like Florida and Georgia, where weather conditions affected supply. In 2023, the surge in market value was largely driven by higher raw material costs for sweet corn products, which elevated processing expenses and final consumer prices.

Technological advances in sweet corn genetics, such as supersweet varieties with longer shelf life, have been introduced, aiming to improve product quality and extend marketing windows. These developments, along with expanded seed distribution networks, are shaping the industry's foundation for supply and meeting demand from the processed food sector.

Production prepared sweetcorn in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the top position globally in prepared sweetcorn production.

Top producers of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared sweetcorn, 2017-2020

Prepared sweetcorn production in the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 356.6 thousand tons, marking a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 20.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Prepared sweetcorn production in the United States saw its third consecutive annual decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 435.2 million US dollars, down 10.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared sweetcorn from the United States

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of prepared sweetcorn from the United States fell for the third straight year. In 2020, exports totaled 70 470 tons, a sharp decline of 13.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 26.1%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan, South Korea, and Norway were the key export partners in terms of volume. Japan accounted for 33.1% of exports, South Korea for 10.4%, and Norway for 7.2%, together making up 50.7% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Prepared sweetcorn exports from the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 86.0 million US dollars, a significant drop of 10.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, South Korea, and Norway continued to be the main buyers of prepared sweetcorn from the United States in value terms. Japan represented 35.5% of exports, South Korea 11.8%, and Norway 6.4%, collectively accounting for 53.7% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared sweetcorn to the United States

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of prepared sweetcorn to the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 19.6 thousand tons, a substantial rise of 55.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 122.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand and China were the primary sources for imports in volume, jointly accounting for 82.5% of total flows, while other partners held much smaller shares.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, prepared sweetcorn imports into the United States were valued at 19.6 million US dollars, a 63.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 106.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 27.3%. The smallest increase occurred in 2019, at just 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, China, and Canada were the largest suppliers of prepared sweetcorn to the United States in value terms. Thailand contributed 65.4% of imports, China 11.9%, and Canada 8.3%, together forming 85.6% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020