Austria: Tomato Market 2023

Tomato Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian tomato market decreased by -0.7% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Austria

In value terms, tomato production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in Austria contracted slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average tomato yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Austria was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Austria

Tomato exports from Austria surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 58% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Austria, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +21.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+52.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Austria, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+51.6% per year) and Poland (+18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of tomatoes increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Austria, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +49.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Austria were Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +50.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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