The Asian tomato market has shown significant developments from 2020 to 2024, with China leading both in consumption and production. The region's trade dynamics reveal Turkey as the largest supplier, while the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are the primary importers. Price trends indicate fluctuations, with export and import prices peaking in 2023 before declining in 2024. Looking forward to 2035, the market is expected to continue evolving, driven by production and consumption patterns in major countries.
Market Context (2020-2024)
During the period from 2020 to 2024, China emerged as the dominant force in the Asian tomato market, consuming 69 million tons, which accounted for 58% of the total volume. This consumption level was three times higher than that of India, the second-largest consumer, which recorded 20 million tons. Turkey held the third position with 13 million tons, representing an 11% share. In terms of production, China mirrored its consumption dominance with 69 million tons, followed by India at 21 million tons and Turkey at 13 million tons.
Trade and Price Signals
Turkey stood out as the largest supplier of tomatoes in Asia, with exports valued at $425 million, comprising 30% of the total exports. China and Iran followed, contributing 14% and 13% respectively. On the import side, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan were the leading markets, collectively accounting for 31% of total imports. The export price in Asia saw a decline to $746 per ton in 2024, following a peak in 2023 at $813 per ton. Similarly, the import price decreased to $582 per ton in 2024 after reaching a high of $661 per ton in 2023.
Outlook to 2035
Looking ahead to 2035, the Asian tomato market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by the substantial production and consumption in China and India. The trade landscape may see shifts as new markets emerge and existing ones expand. Price trends are likely to remain volatile, influenced by global economic conditions and regional supply-demand dynamics. The strategic positioning of countries like Turkey as major suppliers will play a crucial role in shaping the future trade patterns in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
China constituted the country with the largest volume of tomato consumption, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey, with an 11% share.
The country with the largest volume of tomato production was China, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.
In value terms, Turkey remains the largest tomato supplier in Asia, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 16% share.
In value terms, Pakistan, Kuwait and Singapore constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, with a combined 30% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR, Syrian Arab Republic, Qatar, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.
The export price in Asia stood at $843 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, tomato export price increased by +59.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 an increase of 19%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The import price in Asia stood at $486 per ton in 2024, which is down by -20.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $608 per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tomato market in Asia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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Production in Asia, split by region and country
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Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
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Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Consumption, by Country, 2025
Market Volume Forecast to 2035
Market Value Forecast to 2035
Market Size and Growth, By Product
Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
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Export Prices and Growth, By Product
Production Volume and Growth
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Export Prices and Growth
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Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Production, by Country, 2025
Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
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