Iran: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in Iran

The revenue of the tomato market in Iran amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, tomato consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the tomato market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Tomato Production in Iran

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, tomato production continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, tomato production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average tomato yield in Iran amounted to X tonne per ha, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 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 near future. 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 Iran stood at X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of tomatoes were exported from Iran; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, tomato exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, tomato exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, tomato exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, tomato exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tonnes), Afghanistan (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Afghanistan (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Russia ($X) and Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for tomato exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Afghanistan (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of market size, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato export price continues to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2018, the amount of tomatoes imported into Iran stood at X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, tomato imports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, tomato imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Azerbaijan (X tonnes) was the main tomato supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Azerbaijan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Azerbaijan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Iran, comprising X% of total tomato imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Azerbaijan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the tomato import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the price for Azerbaijan amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform