EU: Preserved Tomato Market 2022

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the EU

The EU preserved tomato market rose sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Preserved Tomato Production in the EU

In value terms, preserved tomato production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country in the EU

Italy (X tons) remains the largest preserved tomato producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, preserved tomato production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

In Italy, preserved tomato production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tomato exports from Italy stood at +X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%), Portugal (+X%) and Greece (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (-X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

In Italy, preserved tomato exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of preserved tomatoes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany was the largest importer of preserved tomatoes in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Sweden (X%) and Poland (X%). The following importers - Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Romania and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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