The Market for Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes
DOWNLOADJanuary 30, 2006 - Author: Gretachew Abate
Market Overview
Greenhouse tomatoes include both soil-grown and hydroponic tomatoes. The U.S., Canada and Mexico are major producers of greenhouse tomatoes in North America. In 2003, total greenhouse production in the three countries has been estimated at 528,078 metric tons (Table 1). Canada accounted for about 42% of the total production, while the U.S. and Mexico accounted for 30% and 28% respectively. Mexico is leading in field tomato production, while Canada has the lowest field tomato production.