European tomato production is increasing due to rising consumption

The market analysts expect that the production of tomatoes for processing will increase by 8 percent to 10.7 million tons this year. That is about 6 percent above the five-year average. This is mainly due to an increase in per capita consumption. The market analysts expect consumption to also increase by 8 percent, to 19.5 kilos. At the same time, a relatively stable consumption of fresh tomatoes is foreseen. The report talks about 15 kilos per capita, which is about 5 percent less than the five-year average. “Consumers remain highly sensitive to retail price levels. And the prices for tomatoes are also on the rise. Not only those of vine tomatoes, but also those of the cocktail segment," according to the EU market analysts. The analysts therefore expect that the production of tomatoes for fresh consumption will also remain fairly stable. A yield of 6.3 million tons is expected. That is 9 percent less than the five-year average. 'It should be taken into account that later planting ...