Middle East: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern preserved tomato market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Production in the Middle East

In value terms, preserved tomato production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of preserved tomatoes exported in the Middle East soared to X tons, rising by 151% on 2020 figures. In general, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of preserved tomatoes, namely Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preserved tomatoes exports, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012 to 2021. Turkey (+42 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in the Middle East.

In Turkey, preserved tomato exports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +0.7% per year.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by -5% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports stood at $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +57.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the key importers of preserved tomatoes in 2021, reaching approx. 37% and 27% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), achieving a 17% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +85.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 80% of total imports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Turkey, Kuwait and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +87.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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