CIS: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in CIS

The CIS tomato market expanded to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in CIS

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in the CIS reached X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield stood 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 reduced slightly to X ha in 2023, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports in CIS

Tomato exports shrank to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato exports from Azerbaijan stood at X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Azerbaijan (X p.p.), Armenia (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the largest tomato supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

In Azerbaijan, tomato exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tomato Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, supplies from abroad of tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importer of tomatoes in the CIS, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%). Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Moldova experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomatoes in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a X% share.

In Russia, tomato imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform