Tomatoes production in Belgium
In 2024 Belgium produced 283,860 t of tomatoes, the 59th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 311,500 t in 2020. Area harvested: 580 ha, yield 489.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 283,860 t
- World rank
- 59 of 166
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 311,500 t
- 2020
Tomatoes in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.15%
- 0.14% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 489.4
- world 36.8 (+1,230%)
- kg per person
- 24.2
- world 23.1
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +7.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Albania | 308,110 | 0.16% |
| 58 | Benin | 287,636 | 0.15% |
| 59 | Belgium | 283,860 | 0.15% |
| 60 | Dominican Republic | 282,220 | 0.15% |
| 61 | Kyrgyzstan | 278,081 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of tomatoes
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 283,860 | −2.0% | 580 | 489.41 |
| 2023 | 289,700 | −3.0% | 640 | 452.66 |
| 2022 | 298,800 | +5.7% | 640 | 466.88 |
| 2021 | 282,670 | −9.3% | 630 | 448.68 |
| 2020 | 311,500 | +15% | 620 | 502.42 |
| 2019 | 270,140 | +4.4% | 570 | 473.93 |
| 2018 | 258,680 | +1.1% | 550 | 470.33 |
| 2017 | 255,960 | −1.4% | 516 | 496.05 |
| 2016 | 259,535 | +2.6% | 512 | 506.90 |
| 2015 | 253,050 | +1.5% | 510 | 496.18 |
| 2014 | 249,300 | −0.2% | 500 | 498.60 |
| 2013 | 249,800 | +7.8% | 500 | 499.60 |
| 2012 | 231,830 | +6.1% | 480 | 482.98 |
| 2011 | 218,435 | −4.1% | 474 | 460.83 |
| 2010 | 227,680 | −1.9% | 481 | 473.35 |
| 2009 | 232,100 | +2.6% | 443 | 523.93 |
| 2008 | 226,200 | +1.6% | 470 | 481.28 |
| 2007 | 222,600 | −6.5% | 493 | 451.52 |
| 2006 | 238,200 | +3.7% | 519 | 458.96 |
| 2005 | 229,610 | −6.6% | 554 | 414.46 |
| 2004 | 245,900 | −1.6% | 630 | 390.32 |
| 2003 | 250,000 | +6.7% | 600 | 416.67 |
| 2002 | 234,400 | +0.5% | 900 | 260.44 |
| 2001 | 233,200 | +7.8% | 900 | 259.11 |
| 2000 | 216,280 | — | 900 | 240.31 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 185,540 t USD 317 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 122
- Imports
- 55,321 t USD 118 m
- Importer rank
- 28 of 163
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tomatoes in Belgium?
Belgium produced 283,860 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of tomatoes?
Belgium ranked 59th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.
How has the production of tomatoes in Belgium changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. The record was 311,500 t in 2020.
What is the yield of tomatoes in Belgium?
489.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (283,860 t from 580 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.
Does Belgium export or import tomatoes?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 185,540 t (USD 317 m) and imports of 55,321 t (USD 118 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.