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Tomato market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The tomato market in Pakistan expanded strongly from 706 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 169 thousand tons in 2021. This growth period was initially supported by increasing consumer awareness of the nutritional benefits of fresh tomatoes, which raised domestic demand. Furthermore, growing international preference for processed tomato products such as sauces and pastes influenced local production strategies, encouraging market development.

After 2021, the market volume contracted to 1 110 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 1 063 thousand tons in 2023. This decline coincided with global supply chain disruptions and climate-related challenges, which adversely affected production and import flows, leading to a reduction in overall market size.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Pakistan

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

Pakistan's tomato production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 594.2 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a 5.9% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 551.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	1.9%	5.9%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Pakistan's tomato production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 147.4 million US dollars, representing a 1.9% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	(17.0%)	(1.9%)	(12.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Pakistan

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 13.2-fold difference between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018. In 2020, Pakistan's tomato exports reached 14.6 thousand tons, reflecting a sudden decrease of 25.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 26.2 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 25.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1 216.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 216.0%	(25.5%)	(25.1%)	94.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan's tomato exports in volume terms were heavily dependent on Afghanistan, which accounted for 99.1% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. There was a 11.1-fold variation between the trough in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Pakistan exported 3 630 thousand US dollars worth of tomatoes, equivalent to a steep decrease of 30.6% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 622 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 39.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1 009.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 009.1%	(39.3%)	(30.6%)	67.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan's tomato exports in value terms were highly concentrated on Afghanistan, which accounted for 99.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Pakistan

Imports in kind, K t

Pakistan's tomato import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 365.4 thousand tons, indicating a steep gain of 57.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 542.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 85.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	219.4%	28.2%	57.0%	85.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan and Iran were the two dominant sources for Pakistan's tomato imports in volume terms, accounting for 87.2% and 12.7% of total flows, respectively. Together, they formed 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 Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pakistan's tomato import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 64 547 thousand US dollars, constituting a sudden gain of 51.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 119.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	40.5%	51.8%	29.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Afghanistan and Iran—dominated Pakistan's tomato imports in value terms, together accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io