Tomato paste prices followed the cost of raw tomatoes, which moved very differently across regions in Q3 2026. In Europe, repeated heatwaves disrupted pollination and caused flower drop and fruit damage, sharply reducing tomato supply. French official data showed August tomato prices reaching a record, 43% above a year earlier, which reflected how tight the wider European market became. Higher raw material costs pushed paste makers to raise offers, while supply from Morocco was also limited, as water shortages cut round-tomato planting by 10–15%. By late September, fresh tomato prices in Northern Europe began to ease as supply recovered, which may lower processing costs over time. In India, the situation was the opposite. Fresh arrivals after earlier heat-related losses pushed wholesale tomato prices down from the mid-June peak, and values stayed far below last year through August. This gave paste makers cheaper raw material and reduced pressure on finished product prices. In Pakistan, supply shortages lifted tomato prices sharply during the summer, raising costs for local processors.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, tomato paste prices are likely to ease gradually as fresh tomato supply recovers, though smaller planted areas may keep raw material costs elevated.
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Tomato paste prices moved higher in the first half of 2026, as both raw material and processing costs increased. In Q1, global tomato supply tightened after tariffs on Mexican imports reduced availability in the US, while poor weather in Mexico and Florida cut harvests. The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz sharply raised energy and freight costs, increasing the cost of running processing plants and moving finished paste. Packaging also became more expensive, as aluminium and plastics faced supply constraints. In Q2, the focus shifted to India, where heatwave conditions from mid-April, with temperatures of 40°C to 45°C, damaged crops in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Although the Ministry of Agriculture projected 2025/26 tomato production at 21.46 million tonnes, uneven arrivals increased dependence on southern regions, raising transport costs and spoilage risks for processors. Supply improved toward the end of the quarter as harvesting picked up, easing raw material pressure. In the near term, tomato paste prices are likely to stay firm on high energy and packaging costs, though improving harvests may slow further increases.
Tomato paste is basically a thick paste that is prepared by cooking tomatoes for several hours. In appearance, it is a thick red paste. The two significant types of tomato paste are hot break and cold break, which are further used in the production of different end products. Based on the formulation, the paste can serve as a base for preparing either ketchup or reconstituted tomato juice.
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In hot brake process, tomato pulp is heated between 85 to 95 degree Celsius. After this, the pulp undergoes filtration to remove tomato seeds and peels. Finally, the mixture is evaporated to reduce the moisture content and form a thick Tomato Paste.
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Tomato pulp is treated with a temperature around 65 degree Celsius and it is then processed to filter to eliminate the seeds and skin of tomatoes.
This report provides the cost structure of tomato paste from hot break process. Tomato pulp is heated at temperature between 85 degree Celsius to 95 degree Celsius.
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