India: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in India

In 2020, the Indian tomato market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase 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, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in India

In value terms, tomato production rose rapidly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2020, the average tomato yield in India totaled X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The tomato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of tomatoes in India rose slightly to X ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The harvested area 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 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from India

For the third consecutive year, India recorded growth in overseas shipments of tomatoes, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tonnes), Nepal (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) were the main destinations of tomato exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Oman and Maldives, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Nepal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tomato exported from India worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Qatar, Oman and Maldives lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nepal, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into India

Tomato imports into India surged to X tonnes in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports reduced to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2018. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Egypt (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to India, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tomatoes in the world?

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China (65M tonnes) remains the largest tomato consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (13M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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China (66M tonnes) remains the largest tomato producing country worldwide, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (13M tonnes), with a 7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to India?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($72K) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to India, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($12K), with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from India?

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In value terms, Bangladesh ($17M), the United Arab Emirates ($9.3M) and Nepal ($3.8M) were the largest markets for tomato exported from India worldwide, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Qatar, Oman and Maldives lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in India?

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The average tomato export price stood at $372 per tonne in 2020, growing by 3.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in India?

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In 2020, the average tomato import price amounted to $941 per tonne, reducing by -27.2% against the previous year.