Key Market Indicators
South African consumption of tomatoes is set to rise slightly in the next five years, reaching 543 thousand metric tons by 2026. This is an increase of 0.1% year on year according to CAGR. Since 2017, the country has seen an increase in demand of 2.3% year on year. In 2021, South Africa was placed 31st in the world ranking, with Greece overtaking it at 540 thousand metric tons. India, the United States and Egypt ranked in the top four. Meanwhile, South African tomato production is estimated to reach 577 thousand metric tons by 2026, a 0.3% year on year CAGR. Since 1966, the country has seen a decrease in supply of 2.1% year on year. In 2021, Colombia was placed 37th in the world ranking with 567 thousand metric tons, while India, the United States and Egypt were placed in the top four.
