Portugal: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese tomato market, when its value decreased by -7.2% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Tomato Production in Portugal

In value terms, tomato production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of tomatoes in Portugal expanded slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Portugal; increasing by 2.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 18%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, exports of tomatoes from Portugal surged to X tons, jumping by 63% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Portugal, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+22.0% per year) and France (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Portugal, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+25.1% per year) and France (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -24.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Spain (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Portugal

Tomato imports into Portugal contracted to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -25.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Portugal, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+45.4% per year) and Germany (+45.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Portugal, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+50.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+57.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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