Tomatoes production in United Kingdom
In 2024 United Kingdom produced 75,964 t of tomatoes, the 86th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 23%. The record was 143,400 t in 1979. Area harvested: 212 ha, yield 358.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 75,964 t
- World rank
- 86 of 166
- 10-year change
- −23%
- Record
- 143,400 t
- 1979
Tomatoes in United Kingdom, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 358.3
- world 36.8 (+873%)
- kg per person
- 1.10
- world 23.1
- 10-year change
- −23%
- world +7.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Rwanda | 80,525 | 0.04% |
| 85 | Bolivia | 80,420 | 0.04% |
| 86 | United Kingdom | 75,964 | 0.04% |
| 87 | Sri Lanka | 74,238 | 0.04% |
| 88 | United Arab Emirates | 72,522 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of tomatoes
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,964 | +8.5% | 212 | 358.32 |
| 2023 | 69,983 | −3.0% | 193 | 362.61 |
| 2022 | 72,142 | +5.6% | 193 | 373.79 |
| 2021 | 68,319 | +4.7% | 195 | 350.35 |
| 2020 | 65,222 | +7.2% | 189 | 345.09 |
| 2019 | 60,861 | −9.0% | 172 | 353.84 |
| 2018 | 66,893 | −22% | 184 | 363.55 |
| 2017 | 85,508 | −11% | 233 | 366.99 |
| 2016 | 96,556 | −0.7% | 232 | 416.19 |
| 2015 | 97,200 | −1.3% | 232 | 418.97 |
| 2014 | 98,500 | +8.1% | 232 | 424.57 |
| 2013 | 91,100 | +9.8% | 220 | 414.09 |
| 2012 | 83,000 | −7.6% | 204 | 406.86 |
| 2011 | 89,800 | +0.5% | 216 | 415.74 |
| 2010 | 89,320 | +2.9% | 217 | 411.61 |
| 2009 | 86,800 | −2.1% | 213 | 407.51 |
| 2008 | 88,690 | +3.6% | 216 | 410.60 |
| 2007 | 85,600 | +1.8% | 213 | 401.88 |
| 2006 | 84,100 | +5.7% | 200 | 420.50 |
| 2005 | 79,540 | +1.6% | 190 | 418.63 |
| 2004 | 78,290 | +1.9% | 190 | 412.05 |
| 2003 | 76,840 | −24% | 180 | 426.89 |
| 2002 | 100,900 | −7.5% | 480 | 210.21 |
| 2001 | 109,100 | −3.5% | 520 | 209.81 |
| 2000 | 113,100 | −5.2% | 300 | 377.00 |
| 1999 | 119,300 | +9.6% | 300 | 397.67 |
| 1998 | 108,900 | −5.3% | 300 | 363.00 |
| 1997 | 115,000 | −1.7% | 300 | 383.33 |
| 1996 | 117,000 | +2.2% | 300 | 390.00 |
| 1995 | 114,500 | −13% | 400 | 286.25 |
| 1994 | 132,235 | −1.1% | 456 | 289.99 |
| 1993 | 133,700 | −3.6% | 471 | 283.86 |
| 1992 | 138,676 | +1.0% | 523 | 265.15 |
| 1991 | 137,310 | −1.0% | 556 | 246.96 |
| 1990 | 138,675 | +1.4% | 580 | 239.09 |
| 1989 | 136,723 | +4.5% | 599 | 228.25 |
| 1988 | 130,800 | +1.3% | 612 | 213.73 |
| 1987 | 129,100 | −1.8% | 641 | 201.40 |
| 1986 | 131,400 | +2.2% | 707 | 185.86 |
| 1985 | 128,600 | −0.3% | 716 | 179.61 |
| 1984 | 129,000 | +9.0% | 733 | 175.99 |
| 1983 | 118,300 | +0.2% | 738 | 160.30 |
| 1982 | 118,100 | −5.1% | 752 | 157.05 |
| 1981 | 124,500 | −3.2% | 823 | 151.28 |
| 1980 | 128,600 | −10% | 859 | 149.71 |
| 1979 | 143,400 | +11% | 900 | 159.33 |
| 1978 | 129,300 | +3.0% | 900 | 143.67 |
| 1977 | 125,500 | −3.8% | 900 | 139.44 |
| 1976 | 130,400 | +6.2% | 1,000 | 130.40 |
| 1975 | 122,800 | +0.7% | 1,000 | 122.80 |
| 1974 | 121,900 | +1.7% | 1,000 | 121.90 |
| 1973 | 119,900 | +8.3% | 1,000 | 119.90 |
| 1972 | 110,700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 110.70 |
| 1971 | 110,700 | +2.8% | 1,100 | 100.64 |
| 1970 | 107,700 | +0.9% | 1,000 | 107.70 |
| 1969 | 106,700 | +13% | 1,100 | 97.00 |
| 1968 | 94,500 | −1.0% | 1,000 | 94.50 |
| 1967 | 95,500 | +5.6% | 1,000 | 95.50 |
| 1966 | 90,400 | +11% | 1,000 | 90.40 |
| 1965 | 81,081 | 0.0% | 931 | 87.09 |
| 1964 | 81,081 | +5.8% | 931 | 87.09 |
| 1963 | 76,610 | −8.3% | 971 | 78.90 |
| 1962 | 83,519 | −5.8% | 971 | 86.01 |
| 1961 | 88,700 | — | 1,093 | 81.15 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,027 t USD 3.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 66 of 122
- Imports
- 395,925 t USD 795 m
- Importer rank
- 5 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 75,964 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of tomatoes?
United Kingdom ranked 86th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.
How has the production of tomatoes in United Kingdom changed?
It fell by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. The record was 143,400 t in 1979.
What is the yield of tomatoes in United Kingdom?
358.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (75,964 t from 212 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.
Does United Kingdom export or import tomatoes?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 1,027 t (USD 3.8 m) and imports of 395,925 t (USD 795 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.