Tomato Puree Market

The global tomato puree and paste market is projected to continue its upward consumption trend, with forecasted growth in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030. Despite a slight decrease in consumption in 2022, the market has shown consistent growth over the past decade. The article provides detailed insights into market performance, consumption patterns, production trends, import and export statistics, as well as key players in the industry. Countries like China, the United States, Italy, and Spain are highlighted as major contributors to both production and consumption. Overall, the market is expected to maintain its growth trajectory in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for tomato puree and paste worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 9.7M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $14.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Tomato Puree And Paste

After six years of growth, consumption of tomato puree and paste decreased by -0.7% to 9M tons in 2022. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 9M tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

The global tomato puree market value fell slightly to $10.9B in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $13B. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (710K tons), Russia (391K tons) and Japan (390K tons), together comprising 17% of global consumption. China, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Germany, the UK, Nigeria, Spain, Italy and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($716M), Japan ($508M) and Indonesia ($454M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 15% of the global market. The United States, Germany, Russia, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Italy, Spain, Nigeria and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, China, with a CAGR of +12.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of tomato puree per capita consumption in 2022 were Spain (4.5 kg per person), the UK (3.6 kg per person) and Germany (3.4 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Tomato Puree And Paste

Global tomato puree production reached 9.1M tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 9.2M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree production expanded to $13.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $22.5B. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.3M tons), the United States (973K tons) and Italy (790K tons), with a combined 34% share of global production. Spain, Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Russia, Portugal, Bangladesh, Japan, Nigeria and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +19.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Tomato Puree And Paste

Global tomato puree imports expanded significantly to 3.5M tons in 2022, growing by 5% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree imports skyrocketed to $4.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

Germany (297K tons), the UK (226K tons), Italy (172K tons), the Netherlands (153K tons), Japan (148K tons), France (136K tons), Iraq (134K tons), Libya (133K tons), Poland (110K tons), Russia (104K tons), Mexico (87K tons) and Saudi Arabia (82K tons) represented roughly 51% of total imports in 2022. Canada (67K tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Libya (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato puree importing markets worldwide were Germany ($402M), the UK ($302M) and Italy ($202M), with a combined 22% share of global imports. Japan, the Netherlands, France, Libya, Iraq, Poland, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main importing countries, Libya, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $1,155 per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,356 per ton), while Russia ($862 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Tomato Puree And Paste

In 2022, the amount of tomato puree and paste exported worldwide expanded markedly to 3.6M tons, rising by 8% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato puree exports soared to $4.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (954K tons) and Italy (769K tons) represented the key exporters of tomato puree and pastein the world, together reaching approx. 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (400K tons), Turkey (313K tons), the United States (311K tons) and Portugal (280K tons), together generating a 36% share of total exports. Chile (139K tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato puree supplying countries worldwide were Italy ($1.1B), China ($912M) and Spain ($491M), with a combined 58% share of global exports. Turkey, Portugal, the United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average tomato puree export price stood at $1,181 per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1,496 per ton), while the United States ($952 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform