India: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in India

The revenue of the tomato market in India amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, tomato consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the tomato market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Tomato Production in India

In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, tomato production continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average yield of tomatoes in India stood at X tonne per ha, rising by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in India amounted to X ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, tomato harvested area increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from India

Tomato exports from India totaled X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, tomato exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of tomato exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, tomato exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, tomato exports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of tomato exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), eightfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from India, comprising X% of total tomato exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the tomato export price continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into India

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of tomatoes were imported into India; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, tomato imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, tomato imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, tomato imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Nepal (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Nepal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nepal stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Nepal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the tomato import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for tomatoes reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for tomatoes remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform