In 2023, the United Arab Emirates led global tomato processing with 23.36 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Iran with 18.73 and 17.37 thousand metric tons, respectively. From 2022 to 2023, Spain showed the largest year-on-year increase at 2.68%, whereas Iran and Egypt experienced declines of 0.22% and 1.59%, respectively. Hungary saw a significant increase of 7.21%. The consistent performance of Belarus and South Africa contributed to their steady growth. Costa Rica and Kyrgyzstan retained small but stable shares.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansions in countries with growing agricultural investments like Hungary and Belarus, while consistent leaders such as the UAE should continue to dominate due to established processing capacities. Increased focus on sustainable practices may also drive changes in processing shares.
Top countries in Tomatoes Processing Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Arab Emirates | 23.36 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 18.73 | 2023 | +4.3% | +2.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 17.37 | 2023 | 0% | -0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 11.58 | 2023 | -1.64% | -1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 8.3 | 2023 | 0% | +1.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belarus | 8.11 | 2023 | +2.44% | +3.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 6.56 | 2023 | 0% | +7.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Costa Rica | 3.47 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kyrgyzstan | 1.93 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
