Eastern Europe: Preserved Tomato Market 2024

Preserved Tomato Market Size in Eastern Europe

After four years of growth, the East European preserved tomato market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, preserved tomato production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of preserved tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Russia (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Lithuania (X%), Ukraine (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland, Russia and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, preserved tomato export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, preserved tomato imports in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the key importers of preserved tomatoes, together constituting X% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preserved tomatoes in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, preserved tomato import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform