Ethiopia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Ethiopian tomato market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, tomato production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in Ethiopia expanded notably to X tons per ha, surging by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the tomato harvested area in Ethiopia dropped to X ha, declining by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato exports dropped notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Djibouti ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Somalia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of tomato to Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform