Record 2024 Tomato Crop Leads to Cautious 2025 Planting, Global Production Set to Drop 11.5%
Tomato Market 2025 Highlights
- High yields have led to significant carryover stock
- Due to surplus supply and reduced prices, growers are reluctant to plant large volumes in 2025.
- The WPTC estimates 2025 world production at 40.5 million tonnes, an 11.5% decrease from 2024’s 45.8 million tonnes.
- Shipping from China is expected to improve over the next 6 months, as more operators are utilising the Suez Canal. This could lead to a reduction in both transit times and costs, provided other conditions remain stable.
The Global Tomato Production Landscape
Portugal
Processors are targeting a 7% reduction from just over 1.5 million tonnes in 2024 to approx 1.4 million tonnes.
Spain
A significant reduction of 22.5% is expected in 2025, from nearly 3.1 million tonnes in 2024 to 2.4 million tonnes.
China
The crop forecast for 2025 is 43% down to 6 million tonnes, down from 10.45 million tonnes in 2024. Due to the low price in 2024, growers’ willingness to plant is low in 2025.
Next Steps
As a leading importer and supplier of tomatoes, we have a strong supply of diced, crushed, paste, and passata, offered at highly competitive prices due to a strong production season.
Get in touch with our team today on 01386 761 555 or sara.farrow@brusco.co.uk to place an order or discuss volume requirements for 2025.
