Learn about the largest producers and exporters of tomatoes in the world, including two Arab countries. Tomatoes are indispensable in many food cultures, especially in the Mediterranean, but China is the largest producer of the second most sought-after vegetable.
The most common tomatoes are red, but they come in different colors, including yellow, orange, green, purple and even striped varieties, and each color has a unique flavor. There are more than 10,000 known types of tomatoes, each with its own size, shape and flavour.