Fiji: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in Fiji

The revenue of the tomato market in Fiji amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, tomato consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the tomato market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Tomato Production in Fiji

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, tomato production continues to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of tomatoes in Fiji stood at X tonne per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the tomato yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average tomato yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the average tomato 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 Fiji stood at X ha in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Fiji

In 2018, approx. X kg of tomatoes were exported from Fiji; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, tomato exports, however, continue to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, tomato exports attained their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of tomato exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Fiji

Tomato imports into Fiji amounted to X tonnes in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, tomato imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, tomato imports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato imports attained their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform