Indonesia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian tomato market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Indonesia

In value terms, tomato production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Indonesia stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Indonesia reduced slightly to X ha, dropping by -1.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Indonesia, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled -12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-10.9% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Indonesia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to -6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (-12.8% per year) and Malaysia (-14.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 export price increased by +20.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Singapore (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, overseas purchases of tomatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 134%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Indonesia, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Turkey, South Korea, China and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Indonesia were Turkey ($X), Australia ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports. Malaysia, South Korea, China and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of -0.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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