Key Market Indicators
In 2021, Japanese tomato consumption is expected to reach 888,000 metric tons, a minor increase from 886,000 metric tons the year prior. Since 2017, the demand for tomatoes has grown at a rate of 0.1% year-on-year. Japan is currently ranked 23rd in terms of tomato consumption, having been overtaken by Iraq with 886,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt are the top three countries in terms of consumption. Japanese tomato production is also predicted to reach 704,630 metric tons by 2026, a slight decrease from 714,310 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, Japanese supply has decreased by 0.8% year-on-year. The country is currently ranked 28th in terms of tomato production, having been overtaken by Azerbaijan with 714,310 metric tons. India, the United States, and Egypt are the top three countries in terms of production.
