Azerbaijan: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Azerbaijan

For the fourth year in a row, the Azerbaijani tomato market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.5% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +57.7% against 2013 indices. Tomato consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Tomato Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, tomato production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Azerbaijan reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in Azerbaijan dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomatoes decreased by less than 0.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Azerbaijan, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +14.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +23.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato export price increased by +115.6% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 64%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+8.1%).

Tomato Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, purchases abroad of tomatoes decreased by -11.1% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 10,580%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8,809%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkmenistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Turkmenistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkmenistan amounted to +78.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-48.9% per year) and Iran (-33.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Azerbaijan, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkmenistan stood at +82.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-45.6% per year) and Iran (-27.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 667% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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