Northern America: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Northern America

The North American tomato market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Northern America

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of tomato production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 96% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States stood at -3.0%.

The average tomato yield rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 1.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 harvested area of tomatoes in Northern America amounted to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, tomato exports in Northern America contracted modestly to X tons, reducing by -3.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), followed by Canada (X tons) represented the key exporters of tomatoes, together creating 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +2.1%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Canada, with a CAGR of +4.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.2%).

Tomato Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported in Northern America; waning by -41.8% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato imports into the United States stood at -3.7%. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +4.7 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomatoes in Northern America, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled -3.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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