North America Tomato Processing Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The North America tomato processing consumption reached a volume of 11822.46 KMT in 2024 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.70% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a volume of 15431.65 KMT by 2034.

Increasing Demand for Sauces to Bolster the Growth of the Tomato Processing Industry

Based on product type, sauces account for a significant share in the market, owing to the growing demand for the product as a condiment to various North American snacks to enhance flavours and to complement the dishes such as roasted pork, roasted lemon chicken, and roasted pork chops, among others. Wet cooking sauces and dry cooking sauces are some of the most popular types of sauces in the region. Over the forecast period, the growing awareness about the benefits of sauces, such as the reduced risk of developing type-2 diabetes, maintaining weight, as well as the anti-oxidants present in the product, is expected to aid the segment growth. Some other types of sauces which are likely to gain traction over the forecast period include supreme sauce, aurora sauce, mushroom sauce, and ivory sauce, among others. Meanwhile, the canned tomatoes segment is anticipated to grow at a significant rate in the forecast period, owing to the rising application of the product in chili recipes, which are gaining considerable popularity among Americans. The growing demand for pizza and the expanding food joints in the United States and Canada are likely to provide impetus to the canned tomatoes, as the product is vital to reduce the dryness of pizza and add flavour to it.

The United States Accounts for a Significant Share in the Market

In terms of region, the United States accounts for a significant share in the industry owing to the presence of the advanced food processing sector in the country. The tomato processing industry growth in North America is driven by the good yield of tomato harvests in the United States and Canada. The high tomato yield has increased the availability of canned tomatoes, which is the staple food item in the US. The market has been aided by the enhancement of tomato processing capabilities, along with the availability of greenhouses in Ontario and California. Over the forecast period, the market is anticipated to be augmented by the growing consumption of fast foods and the expanding fast food chains in the region.

Tomato Processing: Market Segmentation

Tomato processing can be defined as an instrumental skill used to convert tomatoes into various end-use products. The traditional methods for processing tomatoes include concentration and drying the tomatoes either to fruit or to powder.

Based on product type, the market is divided into:

• Sauces
• Paste
• Canned Tomatoes
• Ketchup
• Juice
• Others

The significant distribution channels in the market include:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Speciality Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

On the basis of region, the market is divided into:

• United States of America
• Canada
• Mexico

Thriving Food and Beverage Sector to Boost the Growth of the Tomato Processing Industry

The tomato processing industry in North America is driven by the thriving food and beverage industry in the region. The rise in popularity of various snacks that require tomato sauces or ketchup to complement the food item is aiding the industry growth, especially in the United States. These snacks include hamburgers, spaghetti, pizza, roasted pork, boiled mutton leg, and nachos, among others. Over the forecast period, the rapid expansion of supermarkets and hypermarkets and online stores is likely to bolster the market growth. Furthermore, the growing demand for tomato-based foods, such as tomato juice, tomato soup, and others, owing to the increasing awareness about the benefits offered by these products, including the richness of vitamin C, B and potassium, is expected to propel the industry growth. Tomato juice contains lycopene, which reduces inflammation and the risk of heart diseases, along with some cancers.

Key Industry Players in the North America Tomato Processing Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the North America tomato processing market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• The Morning Star Company
• Olam Group
• Campbell Soup Company
• Neil Jones Food Company
• J.G. Boswell Tomato Company
• Conagra Brands, Inc.
• Del Monte Foods Inc.
• CONESA Group
• Stanislaus Food Products
• Los Gatos Tomato Products
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.