Spain: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Spain

The Spanish tomato market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Spain

In value terms, tomato production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Spain rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 6.6% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average tomato yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Spain totaled X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Spain

For the third year in a row, Spain recorded decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, which decreased by -10.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Spain, together comprising 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Switzerland, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Spain, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-1.6% per year) and France (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the UK (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Spain; increasing by 8.1% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 -9.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Spain, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Morocco (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Spain, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco totaled +20.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+14.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 import price increased by +20.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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