France: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in France

The French tomato market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Tomato Production in France

In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 production volume increased by X%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The average yield of tomatoes in France shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, 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 2023, the tomato harvested area in France rose modestly to X ha, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from France

In 2023, overseas shipments of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. 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 export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into France

In 2023, overseas purchases of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform