Iran: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in Iran

In 2020, the Iranian tomato market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Iran

In value terms, tomato production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Iran amounted to X tonnes per ha in 2020, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The tomato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the 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.

In 2020, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Iran; with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the tomato harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports fell sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tonnes), sevenfold. Qatar (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+X% per year) and Qatar (+X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Afghanistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Tomato Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2020, overseas purchases of tomatoes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after eleven years of decline. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman, 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (13M tonnes), with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of tomato production was China (66M tonnes), 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 Iran?

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In value terms, Turkey ($148K) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Iran, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Oman ($11K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from Iran?

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In value terms, Iraq ($19M) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Iran, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($3.9M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 6.5% share.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in Iran?

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The average tomato export price stood at $256 per tonne in 2020, waning by -9.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in Iran?

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In 2020, the average tomato import price amounted to $575 per tonne, reducing by -20.9% against the previous year.