> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024692,430 t
World rank34 of 166
10-year change+14%
Record940,300 t1985

## Tomatoes in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## France compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.37%0.35% in 2014
Yield, t/ha113.9world 36.8 (+209%)
kg per person10.4world 23.1
10-year change+14%world +7.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/syria/) | 781,518 | 0.41% |
| 33 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/niger/) | 721,342 | 0.38% |
| 34 | **France** | 692,430 | 0.37% |
| 35 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/saudi-arabia/) | 682,569 | 0.36% |
| 36 | [Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/malawi/) | 680,946 | 0.36% |

[Full ranking of 166 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

### Map of world production of tomatoes

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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

Exports347,134 t USD 713 m
Exporter rank6 of 122
Imports614,954 t USD 1.14 bn
Importer rank3 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](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkey/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/united-states/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/egypt/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/italy/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/brazil/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/nigeria/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/russia/)
[All countries producing tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/)

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[Agricultural production in France](https://husfarm.com/production/country/france/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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