France: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in France

The French tomato puree market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tomato Puree Production in France

In value terms, tomato puree production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of tomato puree and paste decreased by -4.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -38.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from France, together comprising 56% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato puree exported from France were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +14.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato puree export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas purchases of tomato puree and paste, which increased by 7.5% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 2018 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, 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 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato puree imports to France, together comprising 83% of total imports. Tunisia, Germany, Turkey and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +83.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato puree suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports. Tunisia, Germany, Turkey and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +80.8%, saw 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

The average tomato puree import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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