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Tomato market in India

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The tomato market in India from 2018 to 2021 was shaped by government interventions aimed at price stabilization and supply chain improvement. The launch of Operation Greens in 2018 introduced procurement mechanisms and price controls to reduce volatility, while the promotion of hybrid varieties sought to boost yields. Despite a dip in volume in 2019, the expansion of APMC-free marketing in 14 states facilitated smoother sales. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exposed logistic bottlenecks, accelerating calls for greater processing capacity which supported market volume growth into 2021.

In the following years, the market remained sensitive to weather and structural factors. State-owned agencies like NAFED and NCCF continued bulk procurement to curb price spikes, while private-sector processors such as Sahyadri entered the market to absorb excess produce. However, heavy monsoon rains in key producing states during 2023 disrupted supply, leading to record retail prices and a slight contraction in market volume. Concurrently, export growth to Bangladesh highlighted improving market access, though reliance on imported tomato paste underscored persistent gaps in domestic processing.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was one of the world's leading tomato producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, India's tomato production rebounded in 2020. That year, the country produced 20 550 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 8.1%. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 19 007 thousand tons, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	(3.8%)	8.1%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of contraction, tomato production in India saw a recovery in 2020. The output was valued at 7 649 million US dollars, representing a strong 11.9% gain compared to the previous year. However, over the full 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 13.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 837 million US dollars, with the most significant drop occurring in 2018 at 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	(5.2%)	11.9%	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from India

Exports in kind, t

India's tomato export volume grew for the third straight year in 2020, reaching 95 559 tons. This represented a substantial 20.1% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 193.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	106.1%	18.5%	20.1%	43.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and Nepal were the primary destinations for India's tomato exports by volume. Together, they accounted for 82.3% of total exports, with the UAE at 31.8%, Bangladesh at 28.2%, and Nepal at 22.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Tomato exports from India continued their upward trend for the third consecutive year in 2020, with export value reaching 35 568 thousand US dollars. This marked a 24.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 154.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 36.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.2%	16.9%	24.2%	36.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and Qatar were the key markets for India's tomato exports. These three countries collectively represented 80.4% of total export value, with the UAE contributing 39.1%, Bangladesh 29.5%, and Qatar 11.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to India

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, India's tomato imports by volume were negligible at 0.0 tons, showing little change from 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports plummeted by 99.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 91.6%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was virtually the sole source of tomato imports to India by volume, accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

India's tomato import value in 2019 was minimal at 0.0 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, import value fell by 99.3%, which corresponds to an annualized decrease of 80.9%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands dominated India's tomato imports by value, holding a 99.3% share and serving as the almost exclusive source.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io