World prices for tomatoes are falling

A general trend in many markets around the world is a decrease in tomato prices. This is largely due to lower consumer demand combined with higher supply. This is stated in FreshPlaza's review of the tomato market. It is noted that even in Italy, which is known for its large consumption of tomatoes, the demand remains in place. This has caused prices to fall sharply over the past 10 days. Additional competition is created by deliveries from Spain, Turkey and Morocco. In Germany, an overabundance of tomatoes is driving prices down. A large range is available from domestic suppliers in Germany, as well as in the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. In France, the large supply in the market is not satisfied by the demand, which tends to decrease, especially at the end of the month. This caused pressure on prices. The greenhouse campaign in Almería, Spain is nearing completion and is expected to start earlier in 2024/25. The import of tomatoes from Morocco, ...