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Tomato market in China

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chinese fresh tomato market volume rose from 60 715 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 62 673 thousand tonnes in 2019. This expansion was supported by stable planting areas and the widespread adoption of yield-improving technologies such as greenhouse cultivation and hydroponics. Concurrently, China solidified its position as the world's largest processed-tomato producer, which bolstered overall tomato output.

In 2020, market volume slipped to 60 728 thousand tonnes as the sector faced persistent challenges, including slow variety renewal and inadequate mechanization. Volume recovered to 61 289 thousand tonnes in 2021 thanks to enhanced agronomic techniques and better crop management, even though falling wholesale prices eroded grower profitability.

Market volume remained steady around 61 500 thousand tonnes in 2022-2023. Growing health consciousness among consumers lifted demand for fresh, high-quality tomatoes, while tighter food-safety regulations for tomato-juice products raised quality standards throughout the chain. In 2023, subdued export activity—driven by trade-policy uncertainties and currency fluctuations—boosted domestic supply, exerting downward pressure on prices and contributing to a pronounced decline in market value, which fell from 80 935 million USD in 2022 to 64 516 million USD in 2023.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the world's largest producer of tomatoes.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

China's tomato production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 60,966 thousand tonnes, down 3.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 3.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 62,870 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 3.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	3.2%	(3.0%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's tomato production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 70,197 million US dollars, showing a modest gain of 9.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 45.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.1%	3.4%	9.6%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from China

Exports in kind, K t

China's tomato export volume increased after two years of decline. In 2020, exports reached 238.1 thousand tonnes, marking a solid year-on-year advance of 21.2%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 196.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.1%)	(3.7%)	21.2%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Russia, and Vietnam were the leading destinations for China's tomato exports in volume terms. Hong Kong accounted for 40.1% of exports, Russia for 34.4%, and Vietnam for 18.5%. Together, these three markets represented 93.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Tomato export values from China increased after two years of decrease. In 2020, exports amounted to 274.1 million US dollars, up 37.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values grew by 26.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 200.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(3.5%)	37.0%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Hong Kong and Russia dominated China's tomato exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 83.8% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to China

Imports in kind, K t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary and nearly exclusive source for China's tomato imports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, France dominated the partner structure for China's tomato imports in value terms, consistently representing 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io