WPTC global crop update as of June 12, 2023

As of June 12, 2023, the global production forecast for tomatoes is estimated to be 42.5 million tonnes, with significant variations in production rates across different countries. Many regions, including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Algeria, Russia, and the USA (excluding California) are experiencing delays and challenges due to adverse weather conditions and disease outbreaks, which may result in lower yields. Despite these challenges, countries like Egypt, Hungary, Iran, Portugal, Brazil, São Paulo and Minas Gerais in Brazil, California, Canada, China, Japan, and Australia have reported increased surfaces planted and are expecting to meet their production targets. In some areas, such as Romagna in Italy and San Juan in Argentina, severe weather conditions have damaged crops, leading to reduced yields and uncertainty about the final production figures. The article also highlights the impact of the devaluation of the Turkish lira on agricultural production costs and the competition for raw materials in China's processing industry, which is likely to increase raw material prices. The situation in Russia remains uncertain due to weather conditions and the performance of new seeds, and an early start to planting in 7,800 hectares is expected for the 2024 crop in Argentina.