Asia: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in Asia

The Asian preserved tomato market stood at $X in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Production in Asia

In value terms, preserved tomato production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, exports of preserved tomatoes in Asia soared to X tons, picking up by 109% against 2020 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a temperate expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main exporter of preserved tomatoes, constituting 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), making up an 11% share of total exports. Armenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tomato exports from Turkey stood at +13.9%. At the same time, Armenia (+24.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +24.1% from 2012-2021. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Armenia increased by +44 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in Asia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports.

In Turkey, preserved tomato exports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-0.2% per year) and Armenia (+17.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Armenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -4.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) represented the key importer of preserved tomatoes, constituting 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together making up a 26% share of total imports. The following importers - the United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tomato imports into Japan stood at -1.0%. At the same time, Israel (+18.9%), China (+12.0%), South Korea (+7.2%), Hong Kong SAR (+4.2%) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +18.9% from 2012-2021. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+5 p.p.), South Korea (+3.9 p.p.) and China (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Japan saw its share reduced by -12.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preserved tomatoes in Asia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8.5% share.

In Japan, preserved tomato imports plunged by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+7.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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