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Tomato market in Bangladesh

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The tomato market in Bangladesh demonstrated robust expansion from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 417.7 thousand tons to 517.1 thousand tons. This growth of nearly 100 thousand tons represents a significant increase in domestic supply and consumption over the five-year period.

Market growth accelerated sharply in 2020 and 2021, with annual increases of 8.8% and 7.6%, respectively, pushing the volume above 490 thousand tons. After a modest contraction of 2.5% in 2022, the market rebounded strongly in 2023, recording a 7.5% rise to set a new peak at 517.1 thousand tons.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bangladesh
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Bangladesh's tomato production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 415.5 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a 7.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 385.0 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred that same year with a 0.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	0.7%	7.2%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, t

The export market for tomatoes from Bangladesh showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a staggering 454-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Bangladesh exported just 2 tons of tomatoes, representing a sharp 95.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 45 tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a remarkable 44 404.0% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44 404.0%	2.1%	(95.1%)	181.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh's tomato exports were almost exclusively directed to Malaysia, which accounted for 90.4% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of tomato exports from Bangladesh followed an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019, showing a 121-fold swing between these years. In 2020, tomato shipments from Bangladesh generated 5 thousand US dollars, an 88.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was achieved in 2019 at 39 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9 496.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9 496.6%	25.6%	(88.6%)	139.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of tomato exports from Bangladesh was heavily concentrated on Malaysia, which represented 83.1% of total export value, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, t

Tomato imports into Bangladesh increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 42 677 tons, representing a 27.8% year-over-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 96.8%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 25.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.7%	2.2%	27.8%	25.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh's tomato imports in volume terms were highly concentrated, with India alone accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of tomato imports into Bangladesh reached 16 821 thousand US dollars, increasing by 28.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 86.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.5% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 48.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.7%	(2.5%)	28.8%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for tomato imports into Bangladesh in value terms, accounting for 99.9% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io