Eastern Europe: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European tomato ketchup market increased by 3.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Ketchup Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, tomato ketchup production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces decreased by -11.2% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the major exporter of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces, comprising 53% of total exports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by the Czech Republic (13%). Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato ketchup exports from Poland stood at +4.9%. At the same time, Russia (+7.6%) and Latvia (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +7.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.9%), Lithuania (-3.4%), Hungary (-3.6%) and Ukraine (-10.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Russia increased by +14 and +8.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest tomato ketchup supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +5.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+6.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces, when their volume decreased by -2.2% to X tons. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +85.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) was the largest importer of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces in Eastern Europe, committing 84% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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