With the Turkish tomato prices are going downhill

Published 2023년 3월 14일

Tridge summary

The article forecasts a decline in vegetable prices, particularly tomatoes and aubergines, due to an increase in supply and competition from foreign imports. Countries such as Morocco, Holland, and Turkey are the main exporters. Prices for Italian vegetables like Piccadilly tomatoes and cherry tomatoes have already dropped, with some falling below 1.50 €/kg. Spring temperatures are also affecting the prices of courgettes. However, cucumber prices are stable and range from 0.80 to 1.50 euros per kilo. It is challenging to predict future trends due to low demand and consumers' preference for less expensive options.

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After the sustained prices of the last few weeks, a phase of decline is coming for vegetables, especially for tomatoes and aubergines. From the Vittoria market - Giorgio Puccia, wholesaler and owner of the company "Il quadrifoglio" which operates in box 29 - tells IFN about the price trend and the causes of the drop. “We are in a delicate phase in which there is too much supply and demand is reflexive. Prices are collapsing, not only because of the heat but because so much foreign product is arriving". The countries that are exporting are: Morocco, Holland and Turkey. “There are red goods like datterino and piccadilly that arrive from Africa, as far as the bunch is concerned, the Turkish and Dutch products are taking the stage”. Let's go into the details of the prices of Italian goods with the help of the wholesaler. “The bunch varies from 0.70 to 1.40 €/kg, the Piccadilly goes from 1 euro per kilo downwards. Even the cherry has fallen in price, only the extra lots are quoted at 2 ...

Source: Italiafruit