The price of a kilo of tomatoes in the world.

Tomatoes, global culinary stars, reveal price variations worthy of an economic saga spicier than chili con carne!

Global disparities in the price of tomatoes: An in-depth look at the price per kg of tomatoes in France.
By comparing tomato prices across countries, we can better understand the factors that shape these differences. This price varies from one country to another.

Countries where tomatoes are the cheapest.

Egypt: €0.31 per kg on average. This price varies between €0.14 to €0.49, or 90% cheaper than in France.
Pakistan: the average price is €0.43 per kg, or 87% cheaper than in France.
India: €0.47 per kg of tomato on average, or 85% cheaper than in France.
Rajasthan (India): €0.49 per kg on average, almost 85% cheaper than in France.
Libya: €0.49 per kg on average for tomatoes, or 85% cheaper than in France.

Countries where tomatoes are the most expensive.

Samoa Islands: due to their geographical distance and costs, more than €9.22 per kg on average, or 177% more expensive than in France.
Saint Lucia: with its island economy and its limitations in local agricultural production around €8.30 per kg of tomato on average. A price ranging from €3.42 to €13.58, or 149% more expensive than in France.
French Guiana: €8.00 per kg of tomato on average due to transport costs and taxes which make tomatoes much more expensive. This price varies between €6.50 to €9.00, or 140% more expensive than the price of tomatoes in France.
Cayman Islands: €7.75 per kg on average. A price ranging from €2.21 to €9.97 per kg due to the absence of local production and dependence on imports, which is 133% more expensive than in France.

France: A middle position

In 2021, the average price of a kilo of tomatoes in France was €2.00. However, in certain regions such as the Basque Country, this price would reach €3.87 per kg in 2024. These internal variations reflect regional differences in terms of production costs, transport and local demand.
Thinking about price differences.

These price disparities, ranging from €0.14 per kg in Egypt to more than €9 in certain French overseas territories, are the result of various factors such as production costs, taxes, transport costs , climate fluctuations and local demand. They highlight the economic inequalities and logistical challenges facing many countries.

Understanding tomato price differentials reveals global economic and social complexity. These red fruits illustrate supply chain challenges, reminding us that our salad is much more than just a mix of vegetables.