Peru: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian preserved tomato market rose slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. Preserved tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Production in Peru

In value terms, preserved tomato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports from Peru

For the fifth year in a row, Peru recorded growth in shipments abroad of preserved tomatoes, which increased by 22% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 178%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for preserved tomato exports from Peru, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved tomato exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+41.6% per year) and Chile (+33.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for preserved tomato exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 89% share of total exports. Panama, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Venezuela, with a CAGR of +214.0%, saw 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

In 2021, the average preserved tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+40.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2021, the amount of preserved tomatoes imported into Peru soared to X tons, jumping by 19% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved tomato imports to Peru, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina and the United States, which together accounted for a further 2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +45.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest preserved tomato suppliers to Peru, together comprising 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina and the United States, which together accounted for a further 2.6%.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +36.4%, 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 preserved tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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