Australia and Oceania: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After two years of growth, the tomato market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -0.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, tomato production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest tomato producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 87% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), eightfold.

In Australia, tomato production contracted by an average annual rate of -1.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average tomato yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Australia and Oceania shrank to X ha, which is down by -5.4% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomatoes increased by 7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 9.5%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the key exporter of tomatoes in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 66% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), constituting a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +6.6%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.6%).

Tomato Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of tomatoes increased by 20% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Caledonia (X tons), distantly followed by Australia (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main importers of tomatoes, together constituting 85% of total imports. Samoa (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and Tonga (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tonga (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +29.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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