Russian Federation: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian tomato market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, tomato production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible slump. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tomatoes in Russia was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, tomato yield decreased by -0.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Russia; flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 1.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Russia; jumping by 88% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 436%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 296% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Russia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +347.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+43.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the largest markets for tomato exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +267.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -33% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Kazakhstan (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tomatoes decreased by -8.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Russia, together accounting for 60% of total imports. Turkmenistan, China, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +258.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest tomato suppliers to Russia, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Turkmenistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +261.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Armenia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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