Tomato juice market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The tomato juice market in Western Asia experienced a period of significant expansion between 2018 and 2020, with volume surging from 48.1 million liters to 94.8 million liters. This growth was initially supported by the introduction of new, more productive tomato varieties, which increased crop yields and raw material supply for processing. Furthermore, the imposition of stricter regulations on tomato exports from 2018 likely restricted outbound shipments, making more produce available for domestic juice production and consumption.

A sharp contraction followed in 2021, as the market volume fell by 29% to 66.9 million liters. This decline was primarily caused by adverse climate conditions, including record high temperatures in key growing regions like Marib, which severely reduced tomato harvests. Concurrently, a spike in the cost of fertilizers, pesticides, and other inputs raised production expenses, prompting some farmers to reduce cultivated area. While the market saw a minor recovery to 68.3 million liters in 2022, it remained well below its peak due to the persistent pressure from climate variability and the increased need for costly artificial irrigation.

Market volume declined again to 65.6 million liters in 2023, constrained by ongoing supply shortages and rising logistical costs. Higher diesel prices directly increased expenses for transporting tomatoes and distributing the final juice product. Looking ahead, a shift in consumer preferences is becoming a notable market factor, with growing demand for unsalted tomato juice due to its perceived health benefits starting to shape product offerings, even as producers continue to grapple with challenges from extreme temperatures and stringent regulations on chemical residues in crops.

Production tomato juice in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of tomato juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato juice, 2017-2020

Tomato juice production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 100.7 million liters of tomato juice, marking a significant 48.1% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 75%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 53.5 million liters, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Tomato juice production in Western Asia has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 60 857 thousand US dollars, representing a 49.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 58.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 31 681 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports tomato juice from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, Western Asia's tomato juice export volume reached 7 751 thousand liters, showing a moderate increase of 7.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of tomato juice from Western Asia were Japan, accounting for 41.5% of exports in volume, Russia with 7.0%, and Hong Kong with 6.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 54.9% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia's tomato juice export value totaled 4 686 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate rise of 8.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan was the largest buyer of tomato juice from Western Asia in value terms, accounting for 31.7% of exports, followed by Russia at 9.2% and Sweden at 6.8%. However, their combined share was limited to 47.7% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports tomato juice to Western Asia

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After two years of growth, tomato juice imports into Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 889 thousand liters, representing a sharp drop of 33.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 836 thousand liters, with the largest increase that year at 41.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Russia, and Spain were notable suppliers of tomato juice to Western Asia, accounting for 23.3%, 14.0%, and 8.5% of imports in volume, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 45.9% of total imports, indicating they were not dominant.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, tomato juice imports into Western Asia declined. In 2020, import value amounted to 1 571 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep fall of 30.6% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 265 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 25.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Ukraine accounted for 17.6% of imports, Spain for 11.0%, and Russia for 10.7%, together making up only 39.3% of total flows. The remaining 60.7% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020