How many tonnes of fresh tomatoes are consumed each year?
A2. Total consumption of fresh tomatoes is therefore around 420,000 tonnes. This means that with a population of 59 millions, we eat 5oz (140g) of fresh tomatoes per person per week or 16lbs (7.25kg) per person per year. This is the equivalent of two British Classic tomatoes per week, or more than 100 per year. This is higher than previous estimates but still very low compared to other European countries, especially those in the Mediterranean.
