Iran: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Iran

The Iranian tomato market reduced to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Iran

In value terms, tomato production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tomatoes in Iran contracted to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Iran; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2023, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Iran; growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Iran, together comprising X% of total exports. Qatar and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled 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).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2023, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Iran; rising by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Qatar (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Qatar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Qatar amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Iran were Qatar ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform