Canada: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Canada

The Canadian tomato market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Tomato Production in Canada

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in Canada reached X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Canada; which is down by -2.5% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Canada; with a decrease of -3.8% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +2.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Canada

Tomato imports into Canada dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +2.1%).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Canada, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato import price decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 70%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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