Tomato market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Austrian fresh tomato market contracted from 98 462 t to 90 468 t. Summer overproduction from organic farms and year-round foil greenhouses created seasonal gluts, while climate change and extreme weather events began to pressure domestic yields and quality.

In 2023, the market volume rebounded to 95 753 t, driven by a sharp rise in imports to 60 354 t. Consumer preference for fresh tomatoes remained steady, supported by modern growing techniques that maintained domestic production around 57 000 t.

Throughout the period, the market relied heavily on imports for processed tomatoes, with only about 17% of supply from local growers. Growing consumer awareness of health benefits and a shift toward regional tomatoes for shorter transport routes also shaped demand.

Production tomato in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Austria's tomato production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 58 670 tonnes of tomatoes, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of tomato production in Austria reached 115.1 million US dollars, showing a moderate rise of 7.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the production value increased by 11.7%, averaging 3.8% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 117.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 14.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest decline of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports tomato from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's tomato exports totaled 8 798 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 13.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 15.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Czechia, and Germany remained the top buyers of Austrian tomatoes by volume. Slovenia accounted for 30.9% of exports, Czechia for 19.0%, and Germany for 18.3%, together making up 68.2% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's tomato exports were valued at 17 261 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest drop of 8.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 12.3%, averaging a 4.3% annual decline. The largest increase was in 2019, at 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Czechia, and Germany continued to lead as the main buyers of Austrian tomatoes by value. Slovenia represented 35.8% of export value, Czechia 15.7%, and Germany 14.4%, collectively accounting for 65.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports tomato to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's tomato imports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 43 287 tonnes, showing a substantial decrease of 10.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.5%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands dominated Austria's tomato imports by volume. Spain contributed 26.1% of imports, Italy 22.1%, and the Netherlands 14.0%, together representing 62.2% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's tomato imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 85 396 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest contraction of 5.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value declined by 8.9%, averaging a 3.1% annual drop. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 95 151 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 1.5%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest decline of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary sources of Austria's tomato imports by value. Italy accounted for 29.3% of import value, Spain for 27.8%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, together making up 68.6% of total import value.

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

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