Peru: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian tomato market declined slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Peru

In value terms, tomato production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of tomatoes in Peru declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average tomato yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Peru declined to X ha in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2021, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Peru; growing by 11% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,010% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 466% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Peru, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to +31.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+17.9% per year) and Japan (+14.8% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), Bolivia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for tomato exported from Peru worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +72.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 2021, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Bolivia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Peru

For the fifth year in a row, Peru recorded growth in supplies from abroad of tomatoes, which increased by 75% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,064% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 816% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X kg) was the main supplier of tomato to Peru, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +68.7%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Peru.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +72.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +2.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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