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Tomato market in MENA

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh tomato market in the MENA region fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 19 005 thousand tons and ending at 18 069 thousand tons. After a gradual decline, the market contracted notably in 2022 to 17 077 thousand tons, before recovering the following year. In contrast, the market's value demonstrated strong growth, rising from $22.9 billion in 2018 to $30.8 billion in 2023. This increase in market value coincided with a broader expansion in tomato product varieties and rising demand for processed tomatoes and tomato-containing beverages, which supported higher average prices.

The market's recovery in volume during 2023, alongside a surge in value, occurred as export volumes from the region fell, making more product available for domestic consumption. Regional developments, including Morocco's strengthening position as a global tomato exporter and Egypt's enhanced production, highlight the active role of major players in shaping trade flows and market dynamics within MENA.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 MENA

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

Tomato production in MENA remained stable in 2020, reaching 19 281 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 1.4% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2.2%, when production peaked at 19 465 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	(1.4%)	0.4%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of tomato output in MENA was 23 088 M $ US, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 11.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.5%, when the value peaked at 23 557 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	(2.0%)	0.0%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

Tomato exports from MENA increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 153 K t, a 7.5% gain compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	9.9%	7.5%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, tomato exports from MENA were widely distributed across markets. France accounted for 23.7% of exports in kind, Russia for 6.3%, and Afghanistan for 4.9%, together representing 34.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Tomato exports from MENA increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 381 M $ US, a 7.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	9.2%	7.1%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the principal buyers of tomato from MENA in value terms. France accounted for 38.4% of exports, Russia for 7.4%, and the United Kingdom for 4.7%, jointly representing 50.4% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, tomato imports to MENA reached 495 K t, a solid gain of 20.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 20.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 30.3%, when imports peaked at 517 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.3%	(20.3%)	20.1%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, tomato imports to MENA were widely spread across markets. Turkey accounted for 17.5% of imports in kind, India for 3.3%, and the Netherlands for 1.0%, together representing 21.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year rise, tomato imports to MENA declined in 2020, amounting to 495 M $ US, down by 8.0% from a year earlier. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 15.0%, while imports peaked in 2019 at 538 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	6.1%	(8.0%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, tomato imports to MENA in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Turkey accounted for 14.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 4.1%, and India for 3.3%, together representing 22.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io