Tomatoes production in France
In 2024 France produced 692,430 t of tomatoes, the 34th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 940,300 t in 1985. Area harvested: 6,080 ha, yield 113.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 692,430 t
- World rank
- 34 of 166
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 940,300 t
- 1985
Tomatoes in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.37%
- 0.35% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 113.9
- world 36.8 (+209%)
- kg per person
- 10.4
- world 23.1
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +7.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Syria | 781,518 | 0.41% |
| 33 | Niger | 721,342 | 0.38% |
| 34 | France | 692,430 | 0.37% |
| 35 | Saudi Arabia | 682,569 | 0.36% |
| 36 | Malawi | 680,946 | 0.36% |
Map of world production of tomatoes
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 692,430 | +5.5% | 6,080 | 113.89 |
| 2023 | 656,190 | −7.7% | 5,920 | 110.84 |
| 2022 | 711,040 | −2.1% | 5,890 | 120.72 |
| 2021 | 726,170 | +3.2% | 6,190 | 117.31 |
| 2020 | 703,590 | −0.8% | 6,260 | 112.39 |
| 2019 | 709,280 | −0.4% | 5,660 | 125.31 |
| 2018 | 712,020 | −12% | 5,740 | 124.05 |
| 2017 | 810,969 | −1.2% | 5,794 | 139.97 |
| 2016 | 821,103 | +33% | 5,623 | 146.03 |
| 2015 | 618,639 | +1.7% | 3,276 | 188.84 |
| 2014 | 608,142 | +12% | 3,280 | 185.41 |
| 2013 | 544,092 | −7.6% | 3,430 | 158.63 |
| 2012 | 588,910 | −1.4% | 3,561 | 165.38 |
| 2011 | 597,471 | −7.4% | 6,111 | 97.77 |
| 2010 | 645,194 | −1.4% | 6,388 | 101.00 |
| 2009 | 654,390 | +6.0% | 6,753 | 96.90 |
| 2008 | 617,629 | +7.3% | 5,188 | 119.05 |
| 2007 | 575,428 | −10% | 3,941 | 146.01 |
| 2006 | 640,582 | −19% | 4,291 | 149.29 |
| 2005 | 790,253 | −6.9% | 4,984 | 158.56 |
| 2004 | 848,467 | +2.8% | 5,907 | 143.64 |
| 2003 | 825,417 | +2.8% | 6,102 | 135.27 |
| 2002 | 802,545 | −6.6% | 6,355 | 126.29 |
| 2001 | 859,333 | +1.3% | 7,160 | 120.02 |
| 2000 | 848,170 | −8.0% | 7,290 | 116.35 |
| 1999 | 921,489 | +4.3% | 9,388 | 98.16 |
| 1998 | 883,900 | +9.8% | 9,067 | 97.49 |
| 1997 | 805,000 | +3.8% | 9,260 | 86.93 |
| 1996 | 775,709 | −4.4% | 9,263 | 83.74 |
| 1995 | 811,000 | +1.4% | 9,885 | 82.04 |
| 1994 | 800,179 | +5.9% | 10,760 | 74.37 |
| 1993 | 755,841 | −2.7% | 11,180 | 67.61 |
| 1992 | 776,702 | −6.2% | 11,648 | 66.68 |
| 1991 | 828,322 | −1.2% | 12,659 | 65.43 |
| 1990 | 838,220 | +4.5% | 12,779 | 65.59 |
| 1989 | 801,800 | +12% | 12,579 | 63.74 |
| 1988 | 716,800 | +1.1% | 12,100 | 59.24 |
| 1987 | 709,222 | +0.2% | 11,800 | 60.10 |
| 1986 | 707,900 | −25% | 13,300 | 53.23 |
| 1985 | 940,300 | +13% | 16,700 | 56.31 |
| 1984 | 833,100 | +9.3% | 16,300 | 51.11 |
| 1983 | 762,000 | −12% | 16,000 | 47.63 |
| 1982 | 862,600 | +5.3% | 17,600 | 49.01 |
| 1981 | 818,900 | −3.2% | 17,400 | 47.06 |
| 1980 | 846,000 | +4.1% | 17,800 | 47.53 |
| 1979 | 813,000 | +1.4% | 19,300 | 42.12 |
| 1978 | 802,000 | +38% | 17,782 | 45.10 |
| 1977 | 581,360 | +0.0% | 16,270 | 35.73 |
| 1976 | 581,270 | −6.4% | 16,693 | 34.82 |
| 1975 | 620,690 | +8.2% | 17,663 | 35.14 |
| 1974 | 573,880 | +0.7% | 16,700 | 34.36 |
| 1973 | 569,630 | +23% | 16,100 | 35.38 |
| 1972 | 464,620 | −5.3% | 16,051 | 28.95 |
| 1971 | 490,810 | −9.6% | 14,186 | 34.60 |
| 1970 | 543,230 | +7.1% | 18,000 | 30.18 |
| 1969 | 507,300 | −7.7% | 17,396 | 29.16 |
| 1968 | 549,620 | −0.8% | 19,735 | 27.85 |
| 1967 | 554,300 | −10% | 20,876 | 26.55 |
| 1966 | 616,000 | +4.8% | 21,988 | 28.02 |
| 1965 | 587,900 | +13% | 20,693 | 28.41 |
| 1964 | 522,380 | +24% | 20,219 | 25.84 |
| 1963 | 420,470 | −25% | 20,971 | 20.05 |
| 1962 | 563,260 | +6.2% | 21,135 | 26.65 |
| 1961 | 530,400 | — | 20,269 | 26.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 347,134 t USD 713 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 122
- Imports
- 614,954 t USD 1.14 bn
- Importer rank
- 3 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 France?
France produced 692,430 t in 2024, 0.37% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of tomatoes?
France ranked 34th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.
How has the production of tomatoes in France changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. The record was 940,300 t in 1985.
What is the yield of tomatoes in France?
113.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (692,430 t from 6,080 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.
Does France export or import tomatoes?
In 2024 France reported exports of 347,134 t (USD 713 m) and imports of 614,954 t (USD 1.14 bn), 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.