American Samoa: Tomato Market 2020

Tomato Market Size in American Samoa

The revenue of the tomato market in American Samoa amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, tomato consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the tomato market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in American Samoa

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, tomato production continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. American Samoa tomato production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of tomatoes in American Samoa stood at X ton per ha in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the tomato yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global tomato yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the tomato harvested area in American Samoa totaled X ha, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the key exporters of tomatoes, together mixing up X% of total exports. China (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Canada, France, Turkey, the U.S., Belgium, China, Azerbaijan and Jordan, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Azerbaijan experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The tomato export price in American Samoa stood at $X per ton in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the tomato export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the export prices for tomatoes reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for tomatoes remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Tomato Imports

Imports into American Samoa

In 2018, the tomato imports into American Samoa totaled X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. American Samoa imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. American Samoa imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) represented the largest importer of tomatoes, comprising X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), France (X%) and the UK (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%), Belarus (+X%), Poland (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany, Russia, France and the UK 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 Belarus (+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 U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Belarus and American Samoa, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Pakistan experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the tomato import price in American Samoa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the tomato import price continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. American Samoa import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform