Germany: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Germany

After two years of growth, the German tomato market decreased by -10% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Tomato Production in Germany

In value terms, tomato production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tomatoes in Germany totaled X tons per ha, surging by 2.7% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the tomato harvested area in Germany declined modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.5% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of tomatoes decreased by -20.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Germany, together comprising 50% of total exports. Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +139.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Finland ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +150.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the Czech Republic (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by -16.2% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 5.9%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Germany, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Germany, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.4% per year) and Morocco (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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