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View PricingTurkey Sees a Staggering Increase in Tomato Exports, Reaching $536M by 2023
Turkey Tomato Exports
Tomato exports from Turkey soared to 643K tons in 2023, with an increase of 27% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, 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.
In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $536M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +123.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

COUNTRY | Export Value of Tomato in Turkey (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Romania | 10.5 | 21.4 | 16.2 | 25.6 | 38.7 | 43.6 | 36.3 | 50.1 | 57.9 | 64.8 | 91.3 |
Ukraine | 30.2 | 24.5 | 8.3 | 16.9 | 14.9 | 25.3 | 29.7 | 36.3 | 40.0 | 44.7 | 63.9 |
Poland | 2.9 | 7.3 | 3.1 | 9.8 | 16.8 | 16.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 16.8 | 27.7 | 56.1 |
Germany | 2.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 16.9 | 32.9 | 53.5 |
Bulgaria | 18.4 | 23.4 | 12.7 | 9.9 | 15.8 | 20.5 | 23.9 | 28.6 | 40.6 | 37.5 | 40.0 |
Russia | 275 | 276 | 259 | N/A | 2.2 | 30.5 | 85.5 | 61.6 | 67.4 | 33.4 | 39.6 |
Netherlands | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 7.9 | 19.4 | 30.8 |
Israel | N/A | N/A | 9.1 | 13.9 | 14.6 | 18.8 | 24.0 | 24.7 | 21.8 | 35.7 | 28.1 |
Belarus | 5.3 | 13.4 | 7.9 | 42.5 | 53.3 | 24.2 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 10.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
Others | 43.5 | 53.5 | 44.6 | 113 | 116 | 97.8 | 78.0 | 75.1 | 80.8 | 70.0 | 125 |
Total | 391 | 426 | 365 | 240 | 290 | 290 | 303 | 312 | 360 | 374 | 536 |
Exports by Country
Ukraine (81K tons), Romania (70K tons) and Bulgaria (47K tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Turkey, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Russia, Poland, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +142.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Romania ($91M), Ukraine ($64M) and Poland ($56M) were the largest markets for tomato exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, the Netherlands, Israel and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.
Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +125.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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
In 2023, the tomato price amounted to $834 per ton (FOB, Turkey), picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,552 per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($91 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tomato market in Turkey. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
Country coverage:
- Turkey
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Turkey
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024