Europe: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe tomato puree market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Puree Production in Europe

In value terms, tomato puree production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomato puree and paste decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. 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 rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 when exports increased by 19%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) represented the key exporter of tomato puree and paste, mixing up 47% of total exports. Spain (X tons) took a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Portugal (17%). Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest tomato puree supplier in Europe, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 15% share.

In Italy, tomato puree exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+8.1% per year) and Portugal (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports in Europe

For the third year in a row, Europe recorded growth in supplies from abroad of tomato puree and paste, which increased by 5.6% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 7.8% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +61.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 73% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 45% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Poland, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform