The article highlights a notable 8% increase in global tomato paste exports over the past marketing year, reaching a total of 3.649 million metric tonnes from February 2022 to January 2023. This figure surpasses the previous year's exports by about 266,800 metric tonnes and shows a significant 5.3% increase compared to the three years prior. The top ten exporters were responsible for 94.5% of the sector's total exports, with the remaining 5.5% being distributed among approximately 80 countries. This data provides insight into the dynamic trends in international tomato paste trade and offers a clearer understanding of the factors influencing the pricing of tomato paste.