France: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in France

In 2021, after seven years of growth, there was decline in the French preserved tomato market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +51.6% against 2013 indices. Preserved tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Production in France

In value terms, preserved tomato production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Preserved tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of preserved tomatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for preserved tomato exports from France, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved tomato exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+3.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for preserved tomatoes exports from France, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+18.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -4.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest preserved tomato supplier to France, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved tomato imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.4% per year) and Germany (+52.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomatoes to France, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.4% per year) and Germany (+40.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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