Tomato production has decreased over the years

For this 2019 season fresh tomato production was stable compared to the volume produced during the previous season, however the volume is down by 11% compared to the 2014-2018 average.

 

 

 

According to Agreste and its estimates as at 1 September 2019, in France the tomato area for the fresh market will reach 2,313 hectares, which is virtually stable over 1 year and compared to the 2014-2018 average.

 

 

 

The French fresh market production for the 2019 season is estimated at 524 878 tonnes, down by 11% from the 2014-2018 average and stable for one year.

 

 

 

Between January and July 2019, the foreign trade deficit (- 178,150 tonnes) for tomato (fresh and destined for industry) is reduced by 12% over one year due to the reduction in imports (325,390 tonnes ) of 5% and export growth (147 240 tonnes) of 6% year-on-year.