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Global tomato supply and production cost pressures

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Tomato supply and pricing are facing face ongoing pressures from environmental conditions and rising operational costs across different regions. costs. In North America, prices were expected to remain remained high through October due to limited supply caused by from shifting crop cycles and weather conditions, such as heat and rain in Mexico. Supply has been described as scattered across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with many regions currently between crops. Additionally, rising diesel fuel prices, which increased by alongside a 60 percent compared to the previous year, contributed to sustained strong pricing. A downward trend in pricing was not anticipated for October, though Florida production was expected to begin increase in November, weather permitting. diesel fuel prices. In the United Kingdom, the challenge focuses centers on the high energy requirements of energy-intensive greenhouse management. The National Farmers’ Union has warned that rising electricity grid fees could increase annual costs for large greenhouse operators by more than £1 million, complicating the ability efforts to maintain low consumer prices during winter months. despite a 4 percent increase in UK production in 2025. European markets are experiencing significant price continue to experience high volatility. By August 2026, average prices reached 1.55 euro per kilogram, exceeding the five-year average averages in several countries. While In the Netherlands, greenhouse vine tomato prices reached 1.17 euro per kg. Regional trends vary: Poland saw domestic prices reach historical peaks, other regions showed different trends: peaks before a slight decline in Italy, September, while Italy reported cherry and specialty varieties were 6% below the five-year average, and in average. In Spain, vine tomatoes saw a 23% decrease compared to August 2025. During an October 2026 meeting of the European Commission’s Tomato Expert Group, meeting, the Spanish delegation reported noted that production for the 2025/2026 campaign is expected to production might decrease by approximately 2% due to adverse weather, phytosanitary issues, weather and the use of less productive, virus-resistant varieties. phytosanitary issues. FEPEX director Ignacio Antequera highlighted noted that rising expenses—including a 16% increase in energy energy, transport, and transport packaging costs and an 18% are hindering profitability. In Egypt, the head of the Farmers' Syndicate, Hussein Abu Saddam, warned of a significant price surge, with crate prices projected to rise in packaging costs—are preventing improved profitability despite stable market prices. from 350 EGP to 500 EGP. This is attributed to reduced cultivated land following previous financial losses and falling temperatures slowing the ripening process.

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