Top 10 World's Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries
Top 10 World's Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries in 2024
Top 10 World’s Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries-There are Top World’s 10 biggest tomato-producing countries according to FAO in 2026. In general, tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world with various economic and health benefits. From an economic point of view, many farmers cultivate this plant because of the continuous demand from the market for processed tomato products. In terms of nutrition, tomato plants contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are healthy for the body. Based on the form of tomatoes fruits, there are some popular tomatoes cultivated by many farmers in the world. These are cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, roma tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, globe tomatoes, pear tomatoes, and plum tomatoes.
The Harvested Areas and World’s Production of Tomatoes From 1961 to 2024
|
Year |
World's Area Harvested
of Tomatoes |
World's Production of
Tomato Fruits |
|
Hectare (Ha) |
(Tons) |
|
|
1961 |
1,680,428 |
27,617,314 |
|
1962 |
1,716,073 |
29,132,305 |
|
1963 |
1,682,429 |
28,154,910 |
|
1964 |
1,707,474 |
29,826,854 |
|
1965 |
1,678,798 |
30,459,820 |
|
1966 |
1,736,595 |
31,780,432 |
|
1967 |
1,782,460 |
33,460,075 |
|
1968 |
1,831,682 |
35,330,981 |
|
1969 |
1,830,730 |
34,562,117 |
|
1970 |
1,856,571 |
35,884,058 |
|
1971 |
1,898,161 |
37,720,308 |
|
1972 |
1,972,786 |
38,448,334 |
|
1973 |
2,043,529 |
41,627,549 |
|
1974 |
2,133,926 |
44,777,610 |
|
1975 |
2,208,166 |
47,046,882 |
|
1976 |
2,186,717 |
45,037,152 |
|
1977 |
2,277,871 |
47,081,912 |
|
1978 |
2,345,808 |
50,747,542 |
|
1979 |
2,450,694 |
54,842,453 |
|
1980 |
2,443,389 |
52,650,225 |
|
1981 |
2,475,685 |
54,311,122 |
|
1982 |
2,516,192 |
57,581,284 |
|
1983 |
2,570,203 |
59,545,102 |
|
1984 |
2,645,336 |
64,081,092 |
|
1985 |
2,715,518 |
65,347,640 |
|
1986 |
2,683,207 |
65,224,576 |
|
1987 |
2,771,198 |
66,092,219 |
|
1988 |
2,815,479 |
67,380,381 |
|
1989 |
3,038,900 |
74,614,259 |
|
1990 |
2,901,510 |
76,309,370 |
|
1991 |
2,863,401 |
75,881,562 |
|
1992 |
2,875,953 |
73,734,485 |
|
1993 |
2,977,682 |
77,075,868 |
|
1994 |
3,115,534 |
82,482,552 |
|
1995 |
3,243,798 |
86,535,760 |
|
1996 |
3,400,805 |
92,744,327 |
|
1997 |
3,405,906 |
89,334,521 |
|
1998 |
3,657,025 |
95,182,718 |
|
1999 |
3,978,591 |
109,098,298 |
|
2000 |
3,852,918 |
109,448,356 |
|
2001 |
3,821,249 |
106,938,066 |
|
2002 |
3,947,579 |
116,022,245 |
|
2003 |
4,008,514 |
118,520,579 |
|
2004 |
4,165,547 |
127,340,390 |
|
2005 |
4,191,353 |
128,748,569 |
|
2006 |
4,175,812 |
130,879,990 |
|
2007 |
4,246,998 |
137,608,506 |
|
2008 |
4,250,548 |
142,168,180 |
|
2009 |
4,451,475 |
155,883,274 |
|
2010 |
4,477,437 |
154,070,903 |
|
2011 |
4,631,099 |
160,436,342 |
|
2012 |
4,852,233 |
164,208,595 |
|
2013 |
4,899,532 |
166,341,820 |
|
2014 |
4,977,258 |
175,846,100 |
|
2015 |
4,913,213 |
178,393,156 |
|
2016 |
4,927,622 |
179,447,316 |
|
2017 |
4,951,701 |
180,537,563 |
|
2018 |
5,059,028 |
182,636,474 |
|
2019 |
5,120,017 |
182,688,504 |
|
2020 |
5,204,754 |
183,605,412 |
|
2021 |
5,190,556 |
186,256,521 |
|
2022 |
5,234,692 |
181,277,703 |
|
2023 |
5,112,770 |
185,476,454 |
|
2024 |
5,120,872 |
188,498,384 |
|
Source : FAOSTAT, 2026 |
||
In the year 2024, the production of tomatoes all around the
world reach 188 tons with a harvested area reaching 5.1 million hectares (ha/ hm2).
This production showed increasing trends since 1961. In the year 1961, the production of tomatoes
fruits were just 27.6 million tons with area harvested around 1.6 million hectares
(ha/ hm2).
Based on continental data, the production of tomatoes
spread across different areas. In the year 2024, Asia is the main region with
the production reach 113.9 million tons or contributes 63% of world’s tomato
production, America with the production 25.1 million tons or contributes 13%,
Europe with production 22.4 million tons or contributes 13 %, Africa with
production of 26.3 million tons or contributes 11 % of world’s tomato
production.
The World’s Tomato Fruits Production Based on Continent in 2024
|
Continent |
Production of Tomatoes
Based on Continent in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
26,377,931 |
|
Americas |
25,191,583 |
|
Asia |
113,946,285 |
|
Europe |
22,485,014 |
|
Oceania |
497,571 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
In terms of production accumulation, tomatoes are one of
the most widely consumed types of vegetable crops (horticulture) in the world
besides potatoes and chilies. In more detail, here are the countries with the
biggest fresh tomato production in 2024 according to FAO Corporate Statistical
Database (FAOSTAT).
The Rank of Top 10 World’s Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries
|
Ranks |
Country Producers |
Total Production of
Tomatoes in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
China, mainland |
61,614,749 |
|
2 |
India |
21,323,223 |
|
3 |
Türkiye |
14,617,000 |
|
4 |
United States of America |
10,683,555 |
|
5 |
Egypt |
7,521,071 |
|
6 |
Italy |
6,022,790 |
|
7 |
Spain |
4,574,280 |
|
8 |
Mexico |
4,418,131 |
|
9 |
Brazil |
4,407,502 |
|
10 |
Nigeria |
3,726,166 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
||
Brief Description of Top 10 World’s Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries
1. China
China was the biggest country in 2024 as the world’s tomato
producer with a production of 68 million tons. Basically, the production
of Fresh tomatoes spread in all provinces in China. According to
production statistics, Shandong, Xinjiang, Hebei, and Henan Provinces are the
main tomato-producing provinces in China. Collectively, these four provinces
account for more than half (50%) of the total production of fresh tomatoes in
China.
In China, most tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, which
account for more than 50 percent of China’s total national tomato production.
Tomato production in the greenhouse is to supply the needs of the domestic
market, especially from October to June, when tomato production in open fields
(non-greenhouse) is not available due to the winter season. Furthermore, in
China, In China, there are some cultivars of tomatoes which you can find
including Pink beef tomato, Cherry tomatoes, Red tomatoes, Jinpeng Tomato, Red
Crown Tomato, Hezuo Tomato, Beijing Xiaohong Tomato, Yali Pear Tomato.
2. India
In 2024, India was the second biggest tomato-producing
country with 21.3 million tonnes. More than seven hundred million hectares are
planted with this plant which has the Latin name Lycopersicum esculentum. Statistically,
several provinces are central to tomato farming, namely Karnataka, Andhra
Pradesh, Orrisa, and Bihar. After harvest, the tomatoes will be distributed to
markets in Kurnool, Prakasam, Bengaluru (Bengaluru (Bangalore)), Belgaum,
Nasik, Pune, Sangli, and Nagpur. Genetically, some tomato
cultivars or species which can be found including Arka Rakshak, Pusa Early Dwarf,
Abhinav, Paiyur -1, Arka Shrestha, Arka Saurabh, Swarna, and Supriya.
3. Türkiye
Türkiye is in third place. In 2024, its production reached
14.6 million tons. Functionally, 30 percent of Turkey’s tomato production is
processed into diverse types of products such as tomato paste, tomato juice,
tomato sauce, tomato pulp, and chopped tomatoes. Agronomically, tomato
cultivation can be grown throughout Turkey, but most tomatoes for fresh
consumption are grown and cultivated in the Mediterranean region. Antalya, one
of the provinces in Turkey, is the largest tomato-producing province. The
province supplies about 17 percent of the entire national production of
tomatoes. Apart from Antalya, the provinces of Izmir, Canakkale, and Mersin are
also critical areas for tomato production. In addition, there are some
cultivars / species of tomatoes in Turkey including Ayaş Paste Tomato, Hafize
Baliç Pink Tomato, Kıvırcık Yayla Tomato, Köpek Hayası Tomato, Lice Red Tomato,
Manısa Tomato, Sugören Pembesi Pink Tomato
4. United States of America
The United States ranked fourth in 2024. Its production
that year was 10.68 million tons, but the country has remained a net importer
of fresh tomatoes for a decade. US imports of fresh tomatoes come from Mexico
and Canada. Based on the statistical data, geographically, most
American potatoes are grown in the states of California, Florida, Virginia,
Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee. Genetically, some tomato cultivars
including Tomato cultivars in United States of America (USA) inludes Beefsteak
Tomato, Celebrity Tomato, Brandywine Tomato, San Marzano Tomato, Early Girl
Tomato, Cherokee Purple Tomato, Sungold Tomato, Roma Tomato, Better Boy Tomato,
and Mortgage Lifter Tomato.
5.Egypt
Horticultural crops, such as tomatoes, play a very
strategic role in Egyptian agriculture. In 2024, based on statistical reports,
Egypt was the fifth-largest tomato producer in the world. Their production at
that time reached 7.5 million tons. In the view of Egypt, tomatoes are one of
the favorite vegetable crops. This happens because the tomato planted area
almost covers 32% of the total vegetable crop. In this country, periodically,
harvest time is usually done between July-October and November-February.
6.Italy
Italy is the 6th world’s biggest producer of tomatoes. In
2024, the production of tomatoes reaches 6.0 million tons. In this country,
there are three main regions that account for 90% of tomato production in
Italy. These areas are Puglia, with more than 50%; Emilia-Romagna, with 30%,
and Campania, with about 8%. Based on the genetic of tomatoes cultivars, there
is the four most popular tomato variety in Italy. These cultivars are
Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio, Pomodoro S. Marzano dell’Agro, Pomodor di
Pachino, and Costoluto fiorentino.
7. Spain
Spain is the next 7th biggest country of tomato country producer.
Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2026, the production of
Matador country reaches 4.5 million tons. Geographically, based on the Statista
data, there are several regions of Spain with the primary area of tomatoes
cultivation. These regions are Extremadura with the production of around 2.2
million tons, followed by Andalusia with the production of around 2.1 million
tons, and Murcia with 276 thousand tons.
Based on the kind of tomatoes in Spain, there are some
cultivars of Spain that are most popular. these types are Huevos De
Toro / Black Tomato Pata, Tomate De Pera, Tomate Cherry, Tomate De Rama, Tomate
De Terreno, Kumato Alias Tomate Negro. Furthermore, in Spain, there is
indeed a famous tomato fight festival in Spain called La Tomatina held in the
eastern Spanish town of Buñol. In this fetival, participants happily hurl them
at each other for an hour-long tomato battle.
8. Mexico
Mexico is the country on the American continent with the
biggest production of tomatoes. Statistically, the production of tomatoes of
this country reaches 4.41 million tons. Geographically, tomato production in
Mexico is highly concentrated, with six states producing 53 percent of the
national production in 2020. These states are Sinaloa with a planted area of
around twelve thousand hectares, Sonora with 1.7 thousand hectares, Baja
California Sur with one thousand hectares, Chiapas with 740 hectares, and
Queretaro with 112 hectares. Based on the genetic of tomatoes, Mexico produces
red tomatoes (tomato or jitomate, depending on the region) which have high yields
and account for about 75% of total tomato production, and green tomatoes
(tomate verde) which have a lower yield and account for the remaining 25% of
production.
9.Brazil
Brazil is the next 9th biggest tomato
production in the world. Statistically, the production of tomatoes reaches 4.40
million tons. in Brazil, there are several states of tomato production.
The main are in Brazil are in Goias, Minas Gerais, and Sao Paolo. Goias
contributes 65% of the country’s planted area with 9,423 hectares followed by
Minas Gerais which contributes 14% of Brazilian or around 2,027 hectares of
tomato area. The state of São Paulo represents 21% of the planted area with
3,055 hectares.
10. Nigeria
Nigeria is the 10th World’s Biggest
producer of Tomatoes in 2024. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database
(FAOSTAT) in 2026, the production of tomatoes from Nigeria reached 3.7 million
tons. Geographically, there are some states that contribute huge tomato
production in national scale. These states include Kana, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi,
Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa.
11.Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran is also one of the biggest country in tomato
production. Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2021,
the production of tomatoes reaches 3.39 million tons. Geographically, there are
several provinces of Iran with the primary areas of tomatoes cultivation.
The first area is in the southern province in which all the
products are consumed fresh, and the cultivating area is around thirty-three
thousand hectares. Based on the time of cultivation, the growing time is around
October, and harvesting time begins from the end of December. The second area
is in the central province in which 95% of the products are consumed fresh too
with the cultivation area is around 36,000 hectares with growing time date
starts at the end of December and harvesting time is in from the beginning of
March. The third area is central parts to Northern provinces with the
cultivating area is around 100,000 hectares Statistically, the production from
this area contributes about 61% of total production in the country.
The Summary of Top 10 World's Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries in 2024
The Histogram Rank of Top 10 Worl's Biggest Tomato-Producing Countries in 2024
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