AMITOM crop update as of 7 October 2026

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Sophie
October 9, 2026

AMITOM crop update as of 7 October 2026

Bulgaria

The harvesting finished on 5th October. Yields where about 10% lower this year at about 70 t/ha due to intense heatwaves during June and July. Brix levels were approximately 4.5–4.7, lower than usual. Sustained high temperatures, particularly overnight, prevented tomato plants from recovering physiological function during crucial phases of development. This heat caused widespread pollination failure and resulted in undersized, seedless (parthenocarpic) fruit. Late-season crops suffered the most severe damage as key growing phases coincided directly with peak temperatures. Total production was approximately 20,000 tonnes, processed by two companies.

Egypt

No change in the forecast.

France

Only a few tonnes are remaining to be processed this week and next week.

Greece

The processing season ended with an estimated total volume of 440,000 tonnes as previously reported.

Hungary

The season is over with a final volume of 65,000 tonnes.

Italy

In the North, based on figures released by the interprofessional organisation as of September 27 cumulative deliveries stood at 3.18 million tonnes, including approximately 246,000 tonnes of organic tomatoes. Average Brix was very low at 4.78, with the last week recording 4.42 — significantly below the previous year. All companies have now closed: most finished at end of September, a few in early October. Good weather in the final two weeks allowed recovery of late-ripening crops.
Final figure is expected to exceed 3.2 million tonnes, slightly below the forecast of 3.25 million tonnes.

In the Centre and South, some factories are still operating. As of September 27, Southern Italy had recorded 3.04 million tonnes. The final volume may come in slightly below the forecast of 3.15 million tonnes.

Portugal

The last factory closed on Sunday 4th October. The final total volume will be available in a few days, but it is expected to be close to the earlier estimate of 1.3 million tonnes. Quality deteriorated significantly after approximately September 17–20, with a drop in field yields and more unripe tomatoes. Earlier in the season (August), some fields achieved yields above 110 t/ha, while others fell below 90 t/ha. Generally, Brix levels were lower than Portugal’s historical averages.

Serbia

Total production reached approximately 55,000 tonnes, which is 4–5% below prediction. Average yield was 72 t/ha, compared to 82 t/ha last year, a 10% decline year-on-year. Brix for Polimark (representing approximately 75% of total Serbian volume) was 5.7, described as “rather good.”

Spain

Processing is now finished in both Andalusia and Extremadura, and the north is expected to continue until around the 20th of October. Final estimated production is expected to be approximately 2.57 million tonnes, slightly below the earlier estimate of 2.6 million tonnes. Average yield is 86 t/ha, against a contracted expectation of 93 t/ha. Andalusia production was approximately 12% below forecast and Extremadura approximately 8% below forecast.

Tunisia

The processing season is finished and 840,000 tonnes have been processed.

Turkiye

There is no change from the previous report. Only 2-3 factories are still working at the moment for a very few more days.

Ukraine

There is approximately two weeks of processing remaining. Total production is expected to reach approximately 500,000 tonnes. Tomato quality was acceptable for most of the season but has declined slightly toward the end. Factory utilisation has been satisfactory.