Europe: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Europe

The Europe tomato market rose notably to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Europe

In value terms, tomato production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Russia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Ukraine, Portugal, the Netherlands, Greece, Poland, France and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average tomato yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Europe amounted to X ha, growing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of tomatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the key exporters of tomatoes, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest tomato supplying countries in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of tomatoes increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of tomato imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Italy, Austria, Romania, Belgium, Ukraine and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform