United Kingdom: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in the UK

The UK tomato market contracted to $X in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in the UK

In value terms, tomato production shrank slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average tomato yield in the UK dropped modestly to X tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2015 to 2019, the growth of the tomato yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in the UK; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from the UK

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of tomatoes decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports fell to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The UK exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of tomatoes, together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Afghanistan (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Canada, France, Turkey, the U.S., Belgium, China, Jordan and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the tomato export price in the UK amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Afghanistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into the UK

Tomato imports into the UK dropped to X tonnes in 2019, which is down by -X% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The UK imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports reduced to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The UK imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes) represented the major importer of tomatoes, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%), Spain (+X%), Poland (+X%), Italy (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Canada (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany, Russia and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (+X p.p.), Pakistan (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest tomato importing markets into the UK were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Pakistan saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The tomato import price in the UK stood at $X per tonne in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while Pakistan ($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 United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tomatoes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of tomato consumption was China (64M tonnes), comprising approx. 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 7.6% 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 (65M tonnes), accounting for 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 the UK?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($326M) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to the UK, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($155M), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from the UK?

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In value terms, Ireland ($3.6M) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from the UK, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($787K), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.6% share.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in the UK?

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In 2018, the average tomato export price amounted to $2,371 per tonne, rising by 4.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in the UK?

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In 2018, the average tomato import price amounted to $1,675 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.