Countries by Tomato Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total tomato production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to FAO data. China produces approximately 35% of the world's tomatoes — a volume so large that it exceeds the combined output of the next three largest producers. Despite this dominance, Chinese tomatoes are consumed almost entirely domestically, with the United States and Europe importing primarily from Mediterranean producers like Italy, Spain, and Morocco.

✨ AI Insight

China's overwhelming lead in tomato production, with 68 million metric tons, starkly contrasts with India's 21 million and Turkey's 13 million. This gap of 47 million metric tons emphasizes China's unique position in the market, primarily catering to domestic consumption rather than export. The United States, producing 11 million metric tons, along with Mediterranean countries like Italy and Spain, rely heavily on imports from regions like China and North Africa. The trend suggests a growing reliance on these key producers, while countries like Egypt and Iran, producing 9.2 and 7.1 million metric tons respectively, may need to enhance their agricultural strategies to compete in the global market.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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China leads with 68 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 18 · median: 10.

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Gap in 2024: China is 14.2× larger than Spain.