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Tomato market in Southern Asia

Tomato market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
India
Iran
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh tomato market in Southern Asia showed variable volumes between 2018 and 2023, rising from 25.2 million tons in 2018 to a peak of 25.6 million tons in 2021 before falling to 24.5 million tons in 2023. The decline in 2023 coincided with significant supply chain disruptions and weather impacts in India, where an estimated 30-35% annual wastage reduced the effective supply reaching the market.

Consumer demand for specialty varieties such as cherry and grape tomatoes grew globally, influencing production focus, while climate change events like unseasonal rains and heat stress repeatedly challenged tomato yields and quality across the region. Industry initiatives to develop improved, climate-resilient varieties and adopt more sustainable processing practices aimed at mitigating losses and volatility.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's tomato production volume increased in 2020 after two years of decline. In that year, the region produced 25 823 K t of tomatoes, representing a 4.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 24 607 K t, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(3.4%)(4.4%)4.9%(1.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Asia exported 653.1 K t of tomatoes, showing a robust 20.3% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 7.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year18.1%(7.8%)20.3%9.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar were the main destinations for Southern Asia's tomato exports in volume terms. Iraq accounted for 44.1% of exports, the UAE for 8.6%, and Qatar for 3.7%. Together, these three countries absorbed 56.4% of total tomato exports from the region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of tomato exports from Southern Asia reached 413.0 M $ US, reflecting a significant 42.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 119.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 29.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.3% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 60.4% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year60.4%(4.3%)42.9%29.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia were the top buyers of Southern Asia's tomatoes in value terms. Iraq accounted for 44.8% of export value, the UAE for 12.1%, and Russia for 6.1%. Their combined share reached 63.1% of total tomato export value from the region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's tomato imports increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The region imported 70.8 K t of tomatoes that year, reflecting a 33.7% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume grew by 101.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 26.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year19.6%26.2%33.7%26.4%
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Tomato imports to Southern Asia increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import value reached 157.4 M $ US, marking a substantial 95.5% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 167.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year13.9%20.2%95.5%38.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the leading supplier of tomatoes to Southern Asia, accounting for 1.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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