France: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in France

The French tomato market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +18.6% against 2020 indices. Tomato consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tomato Production in France

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in France declined slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in France contracted to X ha in 2022, waning by -2.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, tomato harvested area increased by +7.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 72%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of tomatoes, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +75.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from France, together accounting for 61% 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 Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from France, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+11.2% per year) and Spain (+13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into France; with an increase of 10% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +68.9% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to France, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Morocco amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.9% per year) and Belgium (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to France, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco totaled +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.2% per year) and Belgium (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato import price increased by +21.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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