Luxembourg: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg tomato market decreased by -8.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Tomato Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, tomato production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Luxembourg fell notably to X tons per ha, declining by -40% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 400% 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 Luxembourg stood at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes exported from Luxembourg expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 12% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 +30.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Luxembourg, together accounting for 100% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Luxembourg were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Oman (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes imported into Luxembourg fell slightly to X tons, waning by -3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period 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 2016 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +30.6% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Luxembourg, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.0% per year) and Spain (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest tomato suppliers to Luxembourg, with a combined 83% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Tunisia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +24.5%, 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 import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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