How do I find tomato paste suppliers in my preferred origin?

Specify the concentration, packaging, quantity, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy from a processor, trader, or importer?

A processor can supply fresh-season production, a trader offers flexibility across origins and specifications, and an importer may hold stock for quick delivery. Choose the role that matches your order size and lead time.

What should I include in a tomato paste quotation request?

Provide Brix level, tomato variety or blend, color target, pH and acidity range, packaging size, quantity, and destination port or warehouse. Also state your preferred harvest period and acceptable origins.

How do I compare wholesale tomato paste offers?

Compare the same Brix level, packaging, delivery terms, and payment method. Ensure all offers are quoted on the same weight basis and include the same components like pallets or certificates.

How should I assess a tomato paste sample?

Test the sample for Brix, pH, color, and viscosity in a lab, and also prepare a small batch to evaluate cooked flavor and consistency. Retain the approved sample for comparison with the shipment.

How can I check a tomato paste supplier before signing a contract?

Verify the supplier's company registration, trade references, and any food safety certifications relevant to your market. In the contract, include the agreed specification, delivery schedule, payment terms, and a clear quality-claim process.

Tomato Paste Suppliers

Find tomato paste suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Tomato paste suppliers range from processors who concentrate tomatoes at origin, to traders who supply industrial packaging, and importers who hold destination stock. Choose the route that fits your order: a seasonal production commitment, a repeatable specification for blending, or prompt availability for immediate use.

Specify concentration level, tomato variety or blend, packaging format, quantity and delivery country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our tomato paste supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore tomato paste suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
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CONS*****	Spain	Email availablePhone available
Nort*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
Kago*****	Portugal	Email availablePhone available
Empr*****	Chile	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing tomato paste

Product specification

A tomato paste for retail sachets and a bulk paste for industrial sauce production need different buying briefs. Start with the intended end use and processing requirements.

Concentration & variety

Specify the desired Brix level (e.g., 28-30, 36-38) and whether a specific tomato variety or blend is required for flavor and color.

Physical & chemical specs

Agree on color (e.g., Hunter a/b ratio), viscosity, pH, acidity, and any limits for defects like seeds, skin, or black specks.

Packaging & shelf life

Confirm packaging type (e.g., aseptic bag-in-box, steel drums, glass jars), net weight, and required shelf life while maintaining quality.

Quality acceptance

A lab certificate alone is not enough. Agree how the paste will be sampled, tested, and matched to the shipment you receive.

Analytical tests
Specify the required Brix, pH, acidity, color, and any microbiological or heavy-metal limits that the batch must meet.
Sensory evaluation
Arrange a taste and color check for cooked flavor, sweetness, sourness, and absence of off-notes. Ask who performed any quoted taste panel.
Sampling & claims
Designate offer, pre-shipment, and arrival samples. Retain the approved sample and set a clear claim procedure for out-of-spec shipments.

Origin requirements

Origin affects tomato flavor, color, and supply pattern. Seasonal availability and processing capacity vary by region, so define which origins you can accept.

Geographic preference

Name the growing regions or countries you prefer, and confirm whether you require a single origin or allow a blend.

Harvest & production

Ask about the harvest period, processing date, and whether the paste is from current season stock or previous production.

Supply reliability

For repeated orders, check the supplier's ability to secure raw tomatoes across seasons and their track record for on-time supply.

Commercial terms

Tomato paste is usually quoted per metric ton at a fixed price. Compare offers on the same basis: concentration, packaging, and delivery point.

Price basis: Confirm the currency, unit (e.g., per metric ton), and what is included (e.g., packaging, palletization).
Delivery terms: Define whether the price is ex-factory, FOB at origin port, CIF at destination port, or delivered to your warehouse. Allocate insurance and local transport costs.
Payment & delivery schedule: Agree on payment terms (e.g., letter of credit, advance), shipment window, and order lead time. Seasonal processing needs a longer planning horizon.

Documentation & compliance

Check the paperwork before committing to a shipment. The documents must cover the specific batch of paste, not just the supplier's general business.

Shipment documents: Align batch references, weights, and entities across the invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificate of origin or health certificate.
Food safety & quality certificates: For organic or other scheme-certified paste, verify the current scope of the certificate and any transaction evidence relating to the lot.
Destination requirements: Confirm the label, packaging, and import rules for your destination, including any specific labeling for allergens or additives.

Supplier capability

A processor that makes paste from fresh tomatoes, an agent that trades bulk paste, and an importer that repackages inventory play different roles. Identify who is accountable for your order.

Processing and storage
Ask whether the supplier produces the paste from raw tomatoes or buys and resells. Check their processing lines, storage conditions, and handling practices.
Batch consistency
Understand how the supplier maintains consistent color and taste across batches, and how they handle variability in raw tomato quality.
Order flexibility
Confirm the minimum order size, ability to supply private label packaging, and their process for handling quality complaints or delivery delays.

Tomato Paste Supplier Questions

How do I find tomato paste suppliers in my preferred origin?: Specify the concentration, packaging, quantity, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy from a processor, trader, or importer?: A processor can supply fresh-season production, a trader offers flexibility across origins and specifications, and an importer may hold stock for quick delivery. Choose the role that matches your order size and lead time.
What should I include in a tomato paste quotation request?: Provide Brix level, tomato variety or blend, color target, pH and acidity range, packaging size, quantity, and destination port or warehouse. Also state your preferred harvest period and acceptable origins.
How do I compare wholesale tomato paste offers?: Compare the same Brix level, packaging, delivery terms, and payment method. Ensure all offers are quoted on the same weight basis and include the same components like pallets or certificates.
How should I assess a tomato paste sample?: Test the sample for Brix, pH, color, and viscosity in a lab, and also prepare a small batch to evaluate cooked flavor and consistency. Retain the approved sample for comparison with the shipment.
How can I check a tomato paste supplier before signing a contract?: Verify the supplier's company registration, trade references, and any food safety certifications relevant to your market. In the contract, include the agreed specification, delivery schedule, payment terms, and a clear quality-claim process.