EU: Preserved Tomato Market Overview 2021

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the EU

The EU preserved tomato market expanded significantly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Tomato Production in the EU

In value terms, preserved tomato production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in the EU

The country with the largest volume of preserved tomato production was Italy (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, preserved tomato production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tonnes), sevenfold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Italy, preserved tomato production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. 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

For the eleventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of preserved tomatoes, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports reached $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy prevails in preserved tomato exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tonnes), comprising an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Greece (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Italy increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Portugal (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Greece (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Portugal increased by +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the preserved tomato export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in the EU

For the eleventh consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of preserved tomatoes, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes), distantly followed by France (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) represented the main importers of preserved tomatoes, together making up X% of total imports. Denmark (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Finland (X tonnes) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved tomato importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Romania, Finland, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded 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 2020, the preserved tomato import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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The countries with the highest volumes of preserved tomato consumption in 2020 were Germany (234K tonnes), France (198K tonnes) and Italy (123K tonnes), together comprising 47% of total consumption. Spain, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

What are the largest producers of preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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Italy (1.6M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of preserved tomato production, comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, preserved tomato production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (237K tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (71K tonnes), with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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In value terms, Italy ($1.3B) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in the European Union, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($76M), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.1% share.

What are the leading importers of preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest preserved tomato importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($202M), France ($122M) and Belgium ($61M), with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Romania, Finland, Portugal and Spain, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What is the average export price for preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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The preserved tomato export price in the European Union stood at $835 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for preserved tomatoes in the the EU?

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The preserved tomato import price in the European Union stood at $883 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year.