In Russia, after the cucumber boom, a tomato boom began

In recent years, Russia has begun to increase not only the production of tomatoes themselves, but also the production of finished products from them, primarily tomato paste. However, the task of self-sufficiency in tomatoes has not yet been fully resolved, unlike cucumbers. The share of imported tomatoes is still significant. Why was it more difficult to cope with tomatoes than with cucumbers? In Russia, from 2019 to 2023, the production of tomato products increased by 7% - from 613 to 655 thousand tons, which was facilitated by an increase in demand. And the production of tomato paste and puree increased especially strongly - by 15.4%, from 197 to 227 thousand tons. Such data are cited in a study by BusinesStat. In addition to pastes and purees, tomato products also include juices and drinks, tomato sauces and ketchups, as well as whole or cut into pieces canned tomatoes. The production of tomato products is growing, including due to the increased popularity of home cooking and ...