Turkey: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish tomato puree market decreased by -27.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Production in Turkey

In value terms, tomato puree production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of tomato puree and paste increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for tomato puree exports from Turkey, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato puree exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+23.1% per year) and Japan (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato puree and paste exports from Turkey, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+22.1% per year) and Japan (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato puree export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of tomato puree and paste, when their volume increased by 926% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 6,010% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato puree imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 3,371% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato puree to Turkey, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato puree imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at +164.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+204.9% per year) and Iraq (+42.4% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato puree and paste to Turkey, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled +180.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+210.5% per year) and Iraq (+45.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Iran ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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