Several related reasons contribute to tomato paste prices that stretch from farm fields to global markets. The weakest and least are the stocks of mature tomatoes. Tomato productions are in large stocks during their production periods, and there is continuous cost of production; hence prices are low. Water, global warming, and on-farm inputs have the capability to reduce quality and crop yields that affect market prices directly. Energy, transport, and packaging expenses also affect them. Global demand has also been instrumental in contributing to the price of tomato paste.
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