AMITOM crop update as of 25 March 2026

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Sophie
March 31, 2026

AMITOM crop update as of 25 March 2026

Bulgaria

Due to the rise of energy and fertiliser prices (+40%) and the planned refurbishment of the largest factory Balkan , the volume processed in 2026 should see a 50% reduction to 20,000 tonnes. The weather is currently a bit wet, but it should not be an issue to start planting towards the end of April as planned.

Egypt

The forecast remains the same at 800,000 tonnes.

France

The forecast is still uncertain as price and volume negotiations are still ongoing but expected to reduce to 150,000 tonnes probably with a reduction of conventional surfaces, while organics should increase, for a total of less than 2,000 hectares. The weather is not good as there have been a lot of rains throughout the winter and fields are still wet. Transplanting should have started this week but may be delayed to next week as it is currently windy and cold.

Greece

The weather is nice and fields have been prepared for planting which should start this week in the South and next week in the Centre. The main worry is the effect of the war on energy and fertiliser prices despite some government assistance. The forecast remains 450,000 tonnes. Prices have been made public and average about 115 euros/tonne delivered, with some variations.

Hungary

The current forecast is still circa 70,000 tonnes. The plantings in the nurseries started last week.

Iran

There is currently a high level of uncertainty and communication is difficult. Iran has temporarily banned the export of tomatoes and tomato-based products under the current circumstances. More information will be sent when available

Italy

The situation in Northern Italy is favourable in terms of overall water availability (we had a rainy winter) and also regarding soil preparation.
The negotiation of volumes and economic conditions between processors and growers’ associations has experienced a series of delays and difficulties due to changed energy cost conditions (which affect not only the fuels used for farming operations but also cultivation costs such as technical inputs including nitrogen fertilizers). The negotiation is expected to close by March 30th.
We maintain the forecast issued in February (3 million tonnes).

In Centre-South Italy, the situation is better than last year, the water availability is fine in several areas, but while Occhito’ dam is in a better situation, it is not enough.

As usual, the processors and growers’ associations are waiting for the North to set their price and only after they will start negotiations.
The international situation with the blockade of Hormuz is creating many concerns about the consequences for the costs of diesel and fertilizers, and this will not help negotiations.
The forecast is updated to 2,8 million tonnes.

Portugal

Portugal was affected by several storms which resulted in floods in all the tomato growing area. The borders of some fields by the river Tagus were damaged which means water flooded land. At the moment we are having good Spring weather which will help for drying some areas still with water. The start of transplant is planned for the 6th of April. Therefore, for the time being we keep the estimation for 1.3 million tonnes. Prices for the season are about 106-107 euros per tonnes ex field as reported in the press.

Serbia

So far, the season has been good and expectations are for 57,000 tonnes to be processed if yields of about 90 t/ha are reached like last year.

Spain

The winter has been good in terms of rain and reservoirs in Andalusia and Extremadura are full which should ensure a good water supply for the next four years. The weather is now good and planting started last week in Andalusia and will next week in Extremadura. Prices have been agreed at about 107 euros/tonne ex field or 115 euros/tonne delivered but some farmers are now asking for an increase due to the rising costs of energy and fertilisers. The forecast is raised to 2.75 million tonnes.

Tunisia

At this stage, we do not yet have any processing forecasts for the current season. The only data currently available relates to the planned area under cultivation, estimated at around 15,300 hectares.

Turkey

From the information gathered surfaces may be slightly reduced in the south and stable or slightly increased in the Bursa area. The weather has been wet last week, and more rain is expected next week so planting il be a bit later than usual. There are still stocks of products, mainly canned paste and exports are reduced due to unfavourable exchange rate. The production is expected to be between 2.4 and 2.5 million tonnes. There are no public figures on prices but contracts are currently about 525 TRL delivered, equivalent to 100 euros, although famers are requesting increased following rising costs, or they may reduce the fertiliser use, and maybe yields.

Ukraine

Fields are ready, growing in nurseries started in time, transplanting is scheduled for the end of April. Fertilisers are available, but prices are way from reasonable, and energy price s are also up. The forecast will likely be reduced in May depending on the real situation on the ground. The battle line remains the same as a year ago.