Top 10 Tomato Producing Countries In the World
Tomato is a highly popular edible fruit that is consumed by people across the world. After carrots, lettuce, and onions, tomatoes are the world's 4th most popular fresh vegetable. Tomatoes are 95% water, 4% carbohydrates, and contain less than 1% of proteins and fats. In terms of nutrition, tomato plants contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are healthy for the body. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants. There are more than 15000 varieties of tomato in the world.
The plant species is native to Central and South America. During 500 BC, the tomato was already being cultivated by Aztecs in southern Mexico and a few other areas. The tomato plant was introduced to Europe by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. Soon, it was also introduced to other parts of the world by European explorers and colonists.
Tomatoes are consumed worldwide and used in diverse ways in different world cuisines. Tomatoes are eaten raw in salads or used to prepare tomato soup and ketchup. Tomato juice is a popular drink and is used in cocktail preparation. Since the tomatoes are acidic, it is easy to preserve tomato pastes and sauces at home. These fruits are a key ingredient in pizzas and other Italian dishes. In India, tomatoes are a favourite additive in cuisine due to the tangy flavour contributed by the tomato to the dish.
The global fresh tomato production amounted to a total of about 180 million tons. It is cultivated on over 5 million hectares. Asia is the main region which contributes 62% of the world’s tomato production. While America and Europe contribute 13.2% and 12.6% respectively. The top 10 producing countries account for 75.18% of global production. China, India and Turkey are the leading tomato-producing countries in the world. China was by far the largest producer, accounting for nearly 30% of global production.
Brazil accounts for 2.17% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 3,917,967 tonnes. The area in Brazil planted with tomatoes is estimated at 54,537 hectares. Tomatoes for processing is an important activity in the Brazilian agriculture sector. Tomatoes in Brazil are processed into a wide variety of products including paste, pulp and other more specialized sauces. Production is concentrated in three different geographic regions including Northeast, Southeast and Center West.
The three states concentrate more than half of the planted area. Goiás, São Paulo and Minas Gerais are the main industrial tomato producers in the country. 65% of the country’s planted surfaces are found in the state of Goiás. 14% of Brazilian surfaces dedicated to processing tomatoes are located in Minas Gerais. The state of São Paulo represents 21% of the planted area. With more than 40 thousand hectares and 82 producers, Goiás is the largest producer of industrial tomatoes in the country, having harvested 1,32 million tons last year.
Mexico accounts for 2.36% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 4,471,914 tonnes. The area in Mexico planted with tomatoes is estimated at 87,917 hectares. Mexico produces both red tomatoes which have high yields and account for about 75% of total tomato production and green tomatoes which have a lower yield and account for the remaining 25% of production.
Tomato production in Mexico takes place as follows: 40.0% in greenhouses, 32.8% in open fields, 26.4% with shade cloths and 0.8% in polytunnels. Tomato production in Mexico is highly concentrated, with six states producing 53 per cent of the national total. The production is currently concentrated in the states of Sinaloa, San Luis PotosÃ, Michoacán, Zacatecas and Jalisco. The states with a greater average performance are Querétaro, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Puebla.
Spain accounts for 2.77% of total world Tomato production, production of 5,000,560 tonnes. The area in Spain planted with tomatoes is estimated at 56,940 hectares. The Extremadura region accounts for 70% of Spain's tomato production. Andalusia followed closely second on the list. In Spain, tomato production has been focused in the Guadiana region, the Guadalquivir region and the Ebro River valley. Around 2.7 million tonnes of tomatoes were processed in Spain, making this the fourth-ranking country worldwide, behind the United States, Italy and China.
Italy accounts for 2.91% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 6,052,690 tonnes. The area in Italy planted with tomatoes is estimated at 91,410 hectares. Italy’s production is 13% of the world’s and 53% of Europe’s, for a total turnover of 3.5 billion euros. About 60% of red preserves production is destined for exports.
Cultivating and processing tomatoes is possible in many areas in Italy, but three regions account for almost 90% of production: Puglia, with more than 50%; Emilia-Romagna, with 30% and Campania, with about 8%. The region of Puglia produces more than half of Italy’s canned and jarred tomatoes. In the North of Foggia, tomatoes are mostly produced for tomato paste, whereas in the south, they are grown and used mostly for canned and peeled tomatoes.
Iran accounts for 2.90% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 5,248,904 tonnes. The area in Iran planted with tomatoes is estimated at 121,203 hectares. The main varieties grown for tomato paste production are open-pollinated seeds and only 10% of seeds are hybrid. The main markets for fresh tomato export were respectively: Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. Tomatoes are cultivated virtually all year in different parts of the country due to the country’s diverse climatic conditions. Cold regions such as Khorasan, Zanjan, and Golestan, for instance, produce tomatoes in hot seasons, whereas tropical regions such as Fars and Bushehr produce tomatoes in cold seasons.
Tomatoes are cultivated in many parts of Iran, briefly, in 3 main parts: In the southern province, production reached 1,350,000 metric tons which is about 20% of the total tomato production in the country. It is cultivated over an area of 33,000 hectares. The central province accounts for about 20% of the total tomato production in the country, with the production of 1,250,000 tons. The tomato is cultivated over 36,000 hectares. While central parts of Northern provinces account for about 60% of the total volume of tomatoes produced in the country, with the production of 3,900,000 metric tons. Which is cultivated over 100,000 hectares.
Egypt accounts for 3.74% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 6,751,856 tonnes. The area in Egypt planted with tomatoes is estimated at 173,276 hectares. The main production regions in Egypt are Nubaria, Sharqia, Beheira, Giza, and Alexandria, which combine for more than 55 per cent of the total tomato production volume of Egypt. The majority of tomato production in Egypt comes from the Nubaria District and Sharqia Governorate. Nubaria region produces 20 per cent of the tomatoes in Egypt and Sharqia produces over 11 per cent. The summer season is the main season for tomato production in Nubaria District, while the winter season is the main growing season in Sharqia Governorate. Two regions support the economy of more than 45 000 families. Egypt's best-performing destinations for tomatoes are Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Libya and Saudi Arabia.
The United States of America accounts for 6.01% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 10,858,990 tonnes. The area in the United States of America planted with tomatoes is estimated at 110,760 hectares. The top 10 states that produce large quantities of tomatoes are Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, California, Michigan, and Indiana.
Florida and California account for about two-thirds of the national fresh tomato production, while California alone accounts for roughly 95% of the processed tomato production. Domestic production accounts for about 40% of the total domestic demand for fresh-market tomatoes. High concentrations of greenhouses are also located in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, and other states.
Turkey accounts for 7.10% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 12,841,990 tonnes. The area in Turkey planted with tomatoes is estimated at 181,488 hectares. Tomato is the most growing vegetable with 42% of total production in Turkey. Most tomato production was made in Antalya, Bursa and Izmir provinces. Tomato production in the Southeast Region is 6,77,600 t in 66,474 ha. The region has 3,59,734 t of tomato production in 39.571 ha and the industrial tomato production is 3,17,886 t in 26,903 ha.
Major fresh market tomato production takes place in the Aegean, Anatolia, Mediterranean and Marmara regions. The important tomato-producing provinces are zmir, Mula, Manisa in the Aegean region, and Bursa and Çanakkale in Marmara region. Antalya, Hatay, Icel and Adana are the main tomato-producing provinces cited for the Mediterranean region. In Turkey, approximately 25% to 30% of the tomato production is processed in the food industry and the remaining amount is consumed as fresh. 80% of the total amount of processed tomato is used for paste, 15% for canned tomatoes, and the remaining amount is used in the manufacture of tomato products.
India accounts for 10.51% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 21,007,000 tonnes. The area in India planted with tomatoes is estimated at 781,000 hectares. India is the second-largest producer of tomatoes in the world. Tomato is the third most important crop in India after potato and onion. There are more than 1000 varieties of tomatoes cultivated in India. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are the major tomato-producing states in India. These states account for about 90% of total tomato production in the country.
Andhra Pradesh contributes 20% of total tomato production in India. Kurnool, Chittoor, Visakhapatnam and Prakasam districts are the primary producers of tomatoes. Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest producer of tomatoes and contributes 12% of total production. Districts of Shahdol, Jhabua, Ratlam and Sagar are the major producers of tomatoes in the state. Karnataka is the third-largest producer and contributes to 10% of total tomato production in India. Districts of Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Belgaum, Tumkur and Hasan are primary producers of tomatoes. Karnataka followed by Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
China accounts for 34.72% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 65,764,671 tonnes. China also has the largest tomato cultivation area in the world. The area in China planted with tomatoes is estimated at 1,082,453 hectares. Tomatoes are grown in many provinces and have become an important sector of China's vegetable industry. According to the climate, four ecological districts of tomato cultivation can be distinguished, namely Southern District, Middle and Eastern District, Northern District, and Northeastern District.
China is also the top exporter of tomato paste, accounting for 40 per cent of global trade. The main destinations of exports are concentrated in Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and other neighbouring countries. Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia, and patches in Ningxia and Gansu are the major tomato-producing regions in China. Inner Mongolia plantations are mainly concentrated in its Hetao Plain. Ningxia Autonomous Region, Shanxi, Gansu and Heilongjiang to its east also produce processing tomatoes. About 70 per cent of China’s total tomato output comes from the remote Xinjiang Uygur region in the northwestern corner of the country, while Inner Mongolia and other areas account for 1/3.
The plant species is native to Central and South America. During 500 BC, the tomato was already being cultivated by Aztecs in southern Mexico and a few other areas. The tomato plant was introduced to Europe by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. Soon, it was also introduced to other parts of the world by European explorers and colonists.
Tomatoes are consumed worldwide and used in diverse ways in different world cuisines. Tomatoes are eaten raw in salads or used to prepare tomato soup and ketchup. Tomato juice is a popular drink and is used in cocktail preparation. Since the tomatoes are acidic, it is easy to preserve tomato pastes and sauces at home. These fruits are a key ingredient in pizzas and other Italian dishes. In India, tomatoes are a favourite additive in cuisine due to the tangy flavour contributed by the tomato to the dish.
The global fresh tomato production amounted to a total of about 180 million tons. It is cultivated on over 5 million hectares. Asia is the main region which contributes 62% of the world’s tomato production. While America and Europe contribute 13.2% and 12.6% respectively. The top 10 producing countries account for 75.18% of global production. China, India and Turkey are the leading tomato-producing countries in the world. China was by far the largest producer, accounting for nearly 30% of global production.
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10. Brazil :-
Brazil accounts for 2.17% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 3,917,967 tonnes. The area in Brazil planted with tomatoes is estimated at 54,537 hectares. Tomatoes for processing is an important activity in the Brazilian agriculture sector. Tomatoes in Brazil are processed into a wide variety of products including paste, pulp and other more specialized sauces. Production is concentrated in three different geographic regions including Northeast, Southeast and Center West.
The three states concentrate more than half of the planted area. Goiás, São Paulo and Minas Gerais are the main industrial tomato producers in the country. 65% of the country’s planted surfaces are found in the state of Goiás. 14% of Brazilian surfaces dedicated to processing tomatoes are located in Minas Gerais. The state of São Paulo represents 21% of the planted area. With more than 40 thousand hectares and 82 producers, Goiás is the largest producer of industrial tomatoes in the country, having harvested 1,32 million tons last year.
9. Mexico :-
Mexico accounts for 2.36% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 4,471,914 tonnes. The area in Mexico planted with tomatoes is estimated at 87,917 hectares. Mexico produces both red tomatoes which have high yields and account for about 75% of total tomato production and green tomatoes which have a lower yield and account for the remaining 25% of production.
Tomato production in Mexico takes place as follows: 40.0% in greenhouses, 32.8% in open fields, 26.4% with shade cloths and 0.8% in polytunnels. Tomato production in Mexico is highly concentrated, with six states producing 53 per cent of the national total. The production is currently concentrated in the states of Sinaloa, San Luis PotosÃ, Michoacán, Zacatecas and Jalisco. The states with a greater average performance are Querétaro, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Puebla.
8. Spain :-
Spain accounts for 2.77% of total world Tomato production, production of 5,000,560 tonnes. The area in Spain planted with tomatoes is estimated at 56,940 hectares. The Extremadura region accounts for 70% of Spain's tomato production. Andalusia followed closely second on the list. In Spain, tomato production has been focused in the Guadiana region, the Guadalquivir region and the Ebro River valley. Around 2.7 million tonnes of tomatoes were processed in Spain, making this the fourth-ranking country worldwide, behind the United States, Italy and China.
7. Italy :-
Italy accounts for 2.91% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 6,052,690 tonnes. The area in Italy planted with tomatoes is estimated at 91,410 hectares. Italy’s production is 13% of the world’s and 53% of Europe’s, for a total turnover of 3.5 billion euros. About 60% of red preserves production is destined for exports.
Cultivating and processing tomatoes is possible in many areas in Italy, but three regions account for almost 90% of production: Puglia, with more than 50%; Emilia-Romagna, with 30% and Campania, with about 8%. The region of Puglia produces more than half of Italy’s canned and jarred tomatoes. In the North of Foggia, tomatoes are mostly produced for tomato paste, whereas in the south, they are grown and used mostly for canned and peeled tomatoes.
6. Iran :-
Iran accounts for 2.90% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 5,248,904 tonnes. The area in Iran planted with tomatoes is estimated at 121,203 hectares. The main varieties grown for tomato paste production are open-pollinated seeds and only 10% of seeds are hybrid. The main markets for fresh tomato export were respectively: Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. Tomatoes are cultivated virtually all year in different parts of the country due to the country’s diverse climatic conditions. Cold regions such as Khorasan, Zanjan, and Golestan, for instance, produce tomatoes in hot seasons, whereas tropical regions such as Fars and Bushehr produce tomatoes in cold seasons.
Tomatoes are cultivated in many parts of Iran, briefly, in 3 main parts: In the southern province, production reached 1,350,000 metric tons which is about 20% of the total tomato production in the country. It is cultivated over an area of 33,000 hectares. The central province accounts for about 20% of the total tomato production in the country, with the production of 1,250,000 tons. The tomato is cultivated over 36,000 hectares. While central parts of Northern provinces account for about 60% of the total volume of tomatoes produced in the country, with the production of 3,900,000 metric tons. Which is cultivated over 100,000 hectares.
5. Egypt :-
Egypt accounts for 3.74% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 6,751,856 tonnes. The area in Egypt planted with tomatoes is estimated at 173,276 hectares. The main production regions in Egypt are Nubaria, Sharqia, Beheira, Giza, and Alexandria, which combine for more than 55 per cent of the total tomato production volume of Egypt. The majority of tomato production in Egypt comes from the Nubaria District and Sharqia Governorate. Nubaria region produces 20 per cent of the tomatoes in Egypt and Sharqia produces over 11 per cent. The summer season is the main season for tomato production in Nubaria District, while the winter season is the main growing season in Sharqia Governorate. Two regions support the economy of more than 45 000 families. Egypt's best-performing destinations for tomatoes are Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Libya and Saudi Arabia.
4. United States of America :-
The United States of America accounts for 6.01% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 10,858,990 tonnes. The area in the United States of America planted with tomatoes is estimated at 110,760 hectares. The top 10 states that produce large quantities of tomatoes are Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, California, Michigan, and Indiana.
Florida and California account for about two-thirds of the national fresh tomato production, while California alone accounts for roughly 95% of the processed tomato production. Domestic production accounts for about 40% of the total domestic demand for fresh-market tomatoes. High concentrations of greenhouses are also located in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, and other states.
3. Turkey :-
Turkey accounts for 7.10% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 12,841,990 tonnes. The area in Turkey planted with tomatoes is estimated at 181,488 hectares. Tomato is the most growing vegetable with 42% of total production in Turkey. Most tomato production was made in Antalya, Bursa and Izmir provinces. Tomato production in the Southeast Region is 6,77,600 t in 66,474 ha. The region has 3,59,734 t of tomato production in 39.571 ha and the industrial tomato production is 3,17,886 t in 26,903 ha.
Major fresh market tomato production takes place in the Aegean, Anatolia, Mediterranean and Marmara regions. The important tomato-producing provinces are zmir, Mula, Manisa in the Aegean region, and Bursa and Çanakkale in Marmara region. Antalya, Hatay, Icel and Adana are the main tomato-producing provinces cited for the Mediterranean region. In Turkey, approximately 25% to 30% of the tomato production is processed in the food industry and the remaining amount is consumed as fresh. 80% of the total amount of processed tomato is used for paste, 15% for canned tomatoes, and the remaining amount is used in the manufacture of tomato products.
2. India :-
India accounts for 10.51% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 21,007,000 tonnes. The area in India planted with tomatoes is estimated at 781,000 hectares. India is the second-largest producer of tomatoes in the world. Tomato is the third most important crop in India after potato and onion. There are more than 1000 varieties of tomatoes cultivated in India. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are the major tomato-producing states in India. These states account for about 90% of total tomato production in the country.
Andhra Pradesh contributes 20% of total tomato production in India. Kurnool, Chittoor, Visakhapatnam and Prakasam districts are the primary producers of tomatoes. Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest producer of tomatoes and contributes 12% of total production. Districts of Shahdol, Jhabua, Ratlam and Sagar are the major producers of tomatoes in the state. Karnataka is the third-largest producer and contributes to 10% of total tomato production in India. Districts of Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Belgaum, Tumkur and Hasan are primary producers of tomatoes. Karnataka followed by Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
1. China :-
China accounts for 34.72% of total world Tomato production, with the production of 65,764,671 tonnes. China also has the largest tomato cultivation area in the world. The area in China planted with tomatoes is estimated at 1,082,453 hectares. Tomatoes are grown in many provinces and have become an important sector of China's vegetable industry. According to the climate, four ecological districts of tomato cultivation can be distinguished, namely Southern District, Middle and Eastern District, Northern District, and Northeastern District.
China is also the top exporter of tomato paste, accounting for 40 per cent of global trade. The main destinations of exports are concentrated in Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and other neighbouring countries. Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia, and patches in Ningxia and Gansu are the major tomato-producing regions in China. Inner Mongolia plantations are mainly concentrated in its Hetao Plain. Ningxia Autonomous Region, Shanxi, Gansu and Heilongjiang to its east also produce processing tomatoes. About 70 per cent of China’s total tomato output comes from the remote Xinjiang Uygur region in the northwestern corner of the country, while Inner Mongolia and other areas account for 1/3.
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