Overview world market tomatoes

From Europe to Africa and across the Atlantic, the tomato industry faces a myriad of challenges and opportunities. The Netherlands and Belgium are struggling with planning backlogs and skyrocketing prices, while Germany is witnessing a fall in tomato prices due to an increase in local supply. Across the Channel, the UK is facing a perfect storm: delayed planting, rising energy costs and falling grower profits. Meanwhile, tomato prices in Italy show a slight decrease, but remain relatively high. In Spain, traded volumes are hit as the local harvest displaces imports. Moroccan growers demand a dialogue with the government to secure exports, while South Africa is benefiting from the increased demand despite less favorable weather conditions. Finally, in North America, tomato pricing remains closely monitored in a highly volatile market. The Netherlands & Belgium: Tomatoes survive the crisis year well Spring has been moderate in the Netherlands and Belgium, with the result that some ...