EU: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the EU tomato market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Tomato Production in the EU

In value terms, tomato production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. The Netherlands, Poland, Greece, France and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in the European Union fell modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the tomato yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area fell to X ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Tomato Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the major exporters of tomatoes in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%) and Portugal (X%). Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of tomatoes in the European Union stood at X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of tomatoes in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Poland (X%) and Italy (X%). Bulgaria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, the largest tomato importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria, Bulgaria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform