Tomato production in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Tomato production was 45.09 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.09 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
172nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
3,000 tonnes
in 1966
All-time low
20 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tomato production in Hong Kong, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 45.09 tonnes for tomato production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Hong Kong peaked at 3,000 tonnes in 1966 and was at its lowest, 20 tonnes, in 1994.
Hong Kong ranks 172nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomato production in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,723 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,671 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 2,161 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1964 | 1,510 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 1965 | 2,111 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 1966 | 3,000 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1967 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1973 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1974 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,420 tonnes | +42.0% |
| 1976 | 1,240 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 1,450 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 1,390 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 1,030 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 1980 | 1,420 tonnes | +37.9% |
| 1981 | 1,370 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 840 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 1983 | 900 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 950 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 960 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 1,000 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 900 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 850 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 440 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 1990 | 100 tonnes | -77.3% |
| 1991 | 360 tonnes | +260.0% |
| 1992 | 60 tonnes | -83.3% |
| 1993 | 30 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 20 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1995 | 50 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1996 | 32 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 1997 | 30 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 40 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1999 | 46.57 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 46.3 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 46.14 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 46.09 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 45.88 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 48.9 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 49.24 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 49.39 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 49.89 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 50.35 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 50.78 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 50 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 51 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 55 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 55 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 46.06 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 42.47 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 47.84 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 44.11 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 44.81 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 45.59 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 44.84 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 45.08 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 45.17 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 45.03 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 45.09 tonnes | +0.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 45.09 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 36,490 tonnes, 0% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 45.09 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 28,620 tonnes, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomato production in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +260.0% | 100 tonnes | 360 tonnes |
| 1995 | +150.0% | 20 tonnes | 50 tonnes |
| 1992 | -83.3% | 360 tonnes | 60 tonnes |
| 1990 | -77.3% | 440 tonnes | 100 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,020 tonnes | 1,510 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,653 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 963 tonnes | 440 tonnes | 1,420 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.86 tonnes | 20 tonnes | 360 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.3 tonnes | 45.88 tonnes | 50.78 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.19 tonnes | 42.47 tonnes | 55 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.04 tonnes | 44.84 tonnes | 45.17 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 169 Saint Kitts and Nevis 114.89 tonnes compare
- 170 Estonia 110 tonnes compare
- 171 Antigua and Barbuda 85.78 tonnes compare
- 173 Nauru 0.47 tonnes compare
- 174 Singapore 0.14 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0028 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0219 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 20.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 6.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in Hong Kong?
- Tomato production in Hong Kong was 45.09 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tomato production recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 1966.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Hong Kong rank for tomato production?
- Hong Kong ranks 172nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tomato production is measured in tonnes.