Democratic Republic of the Congo: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the tomato market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo tomato consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Tomato Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo tomato production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In 2018, the average tomato yield in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X tonne per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the tomato yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global tomato yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Tomato harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached its maximum at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X kg of tomatoes were exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, tomato exports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tomato exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, tomato exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of tomatoes, together generating X% of total exports. China (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes) and Azerbaijan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Azerbaijan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Canada, France, Turkey, the U.S., Belgium, China, Azerbaijan, Jordan and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the tomato export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the tomato export price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for tomatoes reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Jordan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the imports of tomatoes into Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, tomato imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, tomato imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of tomato imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, tomato imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the key importing country with an import of around X tonnes, which recorded X% of total imports. Germany (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Belarus (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%), Belarus (+X%), Poland (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany, Russia, France and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), Pakistan (+X p.p.) and Belarus (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Belarus and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The tomato import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, tomato import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for tomatoes attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while Belarus ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform