Australia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Australia

The Australian tomato market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Australia

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in Australia amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the maximum 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 reduced to X ha, declining by -6% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes exported from Australia shrank sharply to X tons, falling by -17.3% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Australia, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. New Caledonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore amounted to +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-4.5% per year) and New Caledonia (+40.5% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Australia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-3.9% per year) and New Caledonia (+37.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of tomatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Australia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to -21.5%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Australia, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand totaled -21.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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