Germany: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Germany

The German tomato puree market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Tomato puree consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, tomato puree exports from Germany rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 8.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from Germany, together accounting for 54% of total exports. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Hungary, Romania, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato puree exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. Romania, the Netherlands, Hungary, France, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Finland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +84.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 puree export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato puree export price increased by +44.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31%. 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Romania (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in overseas purchases of tomato puree and paste, which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 9.3%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +53.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato puree to Germany, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato puree imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.7% per year) and Portugal (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato puree and paste to Germany, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.0% per year) and Portugal (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% 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.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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