India: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in India

In 2019, the Indian tomato market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in India

In value terms, tomato production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in India reached X tonnes per ha in 2019, with an increase of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The tomato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the tomato harvested area in India was estimated at X ha, surging by X% on the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, tomato harvested area increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from India

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of tomatoes, when their volume increased by X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports rose sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from India, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from India.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +X% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into India

In 2019, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tonnes) was the main tomato supplier to India, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled -X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to India.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tomatoes in the world?

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China (64M tonnes) remains the largest tomato consuming country worldwide, accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (14M tonnes), with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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China (65M tonnes) remains the largest tomato producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (21M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (12M tonnes), with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to India?

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In value terms, Italy ($2.8K) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to India.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from India?

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In value terms, Qatar ($28M) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from India.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in India?

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In 2019, the average tomato export price amounted to $360 per tonne, shrinking by -18.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in India?

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The average tomato import price stood at $704 per tonne in 2019, rising by 91% against the previous year.