Key Market Indicators
Tomato consumption in New Zealand is forecast to reach 95,000 metric tons by 2026. This is a slight decrease from 2021's total of 99,000 metric tons, dropping by an average of 0.6% year-on-year. Since 2017, New Zealand's demand for tomatoes has decreased by 2.6%. In 2021, the country was in 79th place, with El Salvador ahead of them at 99,000 metric tons. India, the US and Egypt were second, third and fourth respectively in this ranking. New Zealand's tomato production is expected to reach 58,530 metric tons by 2026, down from 64,300 metric tons in 2021 – a 1.6% year-on-year decline. Since 1966, the country's supply has decreased by 0.8% annually. Last year, it was in 84th position, with North Korea overtaking them at 64,300 metric tons. India, the US and Egypt were second, third and fourth respectively in this ranking.
