Pakistan: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani tomato market increased by 2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Pakistan

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 3.2%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Pakistan fell to X tons per ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the tomato harvested area in Pakistan dropped slightly to X ha, waning by -2.2% on 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 8.1%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,009% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan stood at +16.4%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan amounted to +9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 2.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -5.7% per year.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Afghanistan (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Pakistan, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan stood at +43.6%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Pakistan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan stood at +38.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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