Cuba: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Cuba

After three years of decline, the Cuban tomato market increased by 28% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Cuba

In value terms, tomato production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average tomato yield in Cuba was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by 4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average tomato yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Cuba skyrocketed to X ha in 2021, growing by 28% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Cuba

For the ninth year in a row, Cuba recorded decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, which decreased by -11.1% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -19.4% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for tomato exports from Cuba, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -46.7%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -45.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 45%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.0% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Cuba

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by 100% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) was the main tomato supplier to Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia amounted to +7.6%.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Colombia totaled +8.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 1.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to +0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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