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Tomato market in Nicaragua

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh or chilled tomato market volume in Nicaragua increased from 79 280 t to 85 834 t. This growth was supported by the establishment of BOLSAGRO, a new entity created to strengthen the agricultural sector following the Fiscal Equity Law, which facilitated investments in tomato production. Producers simultaneously adopted modern practices such as drip irrigation and greenhouse use, improving quality and yields.

The market volume stabilized at 85 001 t in 2021, then rose to 90 855 t in 2022. This expansion occurred as the continuous adoption of improved agricultural technologies and institutional support for the sector helped sustain production growth.

In 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 73 055 t due to a significant drop in production. During this period, the sector remained focused on supplying domestic markets, and the government maintained its commitment to agricultural innovation through the National System of Production, Consumption and Trade. By 2024, challenges such as rising input costs and adverse weather conditions were affecting tomato prices, while a 13% tariff on fresh tomato imports from the United States continued to shape local market conditions.

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 Nicaragua
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Nicaragua's tomato production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 86 290 tons of tomatoes, marking a 4.4% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 20.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	2.4%	4.4%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Nicaragua's tomato production value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 368 thousand US dollars, showing a 13.1% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	2.6%	13.1%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Nicaragua

Exports in kind, t

Nicaragua's tomato exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 537 tons, representing a dramatic 61.6% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 77.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 39.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.6%)	(10.4%)	(61.6%)	(39.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, El Salvador dominated Nicaragua's export structure in volume terms, accounting for 99.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Nicaragua's tomato export value has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 77.0 thousand US dollars worth of tomatoes, down 58.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 75.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 37.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.1%)	(10.2%)	(58.4%)	(37.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical pattern of Nicaragua's tomato exports in value terms showed a strong reliance on El Salvador, which absorbed 98.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Nicaragua

Imports in kind, t

Nicaragua's tomato import volume has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 81 tons, showing a significant 18.4% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volume fell by 48.5%, which corresponds to an annualized decrease of 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.3%)	(16.6%)	(18.4%)	(19.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Guatemala remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for Nicaragua's tomato imports in volume terms, with a share of 99.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Nicaragua's tomato import value has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 198.8 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 11.8% loss compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 38.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(18.1%)	(11.8%)	(15.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for Nicaragua's tomato imports in value terms was extremely narrow, with Guatemala alone responsible for 99.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io