EU: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the EU

The EU preserved tomato market amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +58.7% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Tomato Production in the EU

In value terms, preserved tomato production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +76.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in the EU

After nine years of growth, shipments abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -6.2% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 4.9%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports expanded to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 83% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), committing a 7.6% share of total exports. Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tomato exports from Italy stood at +2.3%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+23.1%), Portugal (+9.7%) and Greece (+7.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Spain (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Spain decreased by -4.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in the European Union, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 2.3% share.

In Italy, preserved tomato exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (-3.1% per year) and Greece (+7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate modest growth. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -3.8% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 33% of total imports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons), together achieving a 43% share of total imports. Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved tomato importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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