Benelux: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux tomato puree market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Puree Production in Benelux

In value terms, tomato puree production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 457%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomato puree and paste decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 92%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating an 8.3% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tomato puree and paste exports, with a CAGR of +15.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -31.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest tomato puree supplier in Benelux, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +18.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%).

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomato puree and paste were imported in Benelux; increasing by 12% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, tomato puree imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importer of tomato puree and paste in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 74% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 26% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tomato puree and paste imports, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-11 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomato puree and paste in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, tomato puree imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform