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AMITOM crop update as of 26 August 2026
Bulgaria
No major new developments; the unusual August conditions with heatwaves and strong winds continue to be abnormal for Bulgaria. Issues include low colour, low yields (approximately 10% below normal). Another heatwave is expected in the coming days.
Egypt
Les évaluations menées au cours des 15 à 20 derniers jours auprès des associations agricoles et des communautés de producteurs ont révélé que les quantités fournies ne répondent pas aux attentes. La superficie ensemencée pour la récolte d’été a diminué d’environ 5 à 7 %, certains producteurs s’étant tournés vers d’autres cultures en raison de la hausse des coûts liés à la fertilisation, à la lutte contre les ravageurs et à l’énergie. La moyenne Brix est d’environ 4,9. Les évaluations des quantités et des superficies plantées se poursuivent ; des chiffres actualisés sont attendus d’ici les dix premiers jours de septembre.
France
At the end of week 34 (23 August) 80,000 tonnes had been processed, 55% of the expected total which is reduced to 145,000 to 150,000 tonnes due to the successive heatwaves affecting the mid to late season tomatoes: blossom end-rot, sunburnt and floral abortion are reducing yields, especially in the southern fields of the south-east region (Camargue area) than in the Drôme region. Average brix is 5.06 and defect rates of 8%. Temperatures are now down, with no more heatwaves expected, and the recent rains which have not affected the harvest.
Greece
Temperatures are relatively high (35–37°C) but not classified as heat waves; conditions are uncomfortable for people but not damaging for tomatoes.
In the south, 80% of the surfaces have now been harvested and the season should end by 10 September.
In the centre, 70% of surfaces harvested and the end expected around 15 or 20 September.
Yields average 90 to 95 t/ha and fruit quality is good with brix around 5, a bit lower than in 2025.
The forecast remains unchanged.
Hungary
The processing season started on 17 August. As mentioned in our previous updates, the unusually cool nights during certain periods slowed down the ripening process, and fruit maturity developed somewhat more slowly than initially expected. Since 23 August, however, the pace of processing has increased, and harvesting is progressing steadily. At present, approximately 25% of the expected crop has been harvested and delivered for processing.
The overall situation remains positive, with the season now moving forward at a faster pace.
Iran
Harvesting of the new tomato crop has now started in northern and western regions of Iran, and tomato processing factories are currently operating and processing the new crop.
At this stage, it remains difficult to provide an accurate estimate of the final crop volume, as harvesting is still in its early stages and yields are being affected by weather conditions. For the time being, we maintain our previous forecast of approximately 1.7 million metric tonnes of processing tomatoes for the 2026 crop.
Weather conditions continue to be an important factor affecting the progress of harvesting. High temperatures and recent heat waves have created additional pressure on the crop and are influencing both harvesting schedules and tomato quality in some areas.
There are also reports of sunburn damage on tomatoes in western Iran, although the overall impact on production and final yields is still difficult to quantify. Further information will become available as harvesting progresses and more fields are assessed.
Processing factories across the main production areas are now active, with factories processing significant volumes of fresh tomatoes.
An important development this season is that factories are processing more tomatoes than in previous years. This appears to be partly related to the current economic situation in Iran and reduced consumer purchasing power. With weaker domestic purchasing power and challenging economic conditions, a larger proportion of the tomato crop is being directed toward industrial processing rather than the fresh market.
This increased processing activity could provide additional availability of tomato paste and other processed tomato products during the season.
Italy
In the North, the last OI Pomodoro release state that as of the end of week 33 (16 August), 1.76 million tonnes had been processed with an average brix of 4.9 (below the 2025 average), a defect rate of 4.8%; and a 95% payment index. Week 33 saw the highest weekly input for the last five years, and thus marked the peak of the production while volume started slowing down during week 34 which also saw a reduced brix of 4.83.
It rained between 20 and 50 mm across tomato-growing areas (Piacenza to Ferrara) over the last weekend, causing a temporary harvest stoppage; harvesting restarted on Monday.
POs report a very early crop and early harvest, even for late-transplanted fields so the campaign is expected to finish by mid-September at the latest, with a reduced flow of tomatoes from end of August onwards. The forecast remains 3.25 million tonnes.
In the Centre and South, the campaign is wrapping up in Caserta (Campania) while it is in full swing in Puglia. Quality is good, but Brix levels are lower than usual.
Agricultural yields remain normal for now, but there are significant concerns regarding the late harvest due to the July heat wave. It is still too early to quantify the impact of the heat wave on the late crop.
The season in the south will be longer due to delayed transplanting caused by heavy rains in Puglia in April. There is an uneven ripening issue — the first line of tomatoes is ripening while the last line is still arriving, creating a harvesting dilemma similar to last year in some areas. The yield harvested will be less than the yield in the field, but given current market conditions, this is not expected to be a major problem. No heavy rain is forecasted in the short term, but some websites are predicting a very difficult September (though long-term forecasts are not fully reliable).
The forecast remains 3.1 million tonnes, so the total for Italy remains 6.35 million tonnes.
Portugal
Portugal is experiencing very unusual August weather with heavy rain and thunderstorms since Sunday; some areas received 8–12 mm of rain. Some factories stopped operations on Monday as growers could not access fields; some factories attempted to continue working very slowly. Heavy storms again on the current day (morning/evening) have made field work impossible; harvesting is not possible today. Tomorrow, some showers are still expected but after Friday, conditions are expected to normalize, with harvesting resuming on Friday or Saturday. Fields that were ready for harvest need to be processed quickly once the sun returns.
Late September fields still need to be evaluated; there were already question marks about yields from those late fields.
Brix levels are the lowest seen in 25 years — below 5 on average (usual average is 5.2), attributed to the mild spring and weather conditions. Colour quality remains very good, which is typical for Portugal.
As of Monday, approximately 40% of processing had been completed.
Overall, the season is not expected to exceed the estimated volume and may be slightly lower, though it is too early to confirm.
Serbia
Harvesting is progressing without problems and 40% of the surface has been harvested to date. On the remaining 60%, we expect much better colour of tomatoes 2,1 – 2,2 vs 1,9 – 2 and yield more than 95 t/ha vs 80 t/ha now.
In the future, we will focus on more heat resistant varieties.
Spain
In Andalusia two factories have already closed, and the rest will still work at least some days of September. Yields are generally 5 to 15% lower than expected.
In Extremadura, 55 to 60% of the volume has been delivered already. Medium and late tomatoes have been affected by heat waves and mite attacks, resulting in lower yields. Light rains occurred last Monday with no significant impact so far.
It is still difficult to give an accurate forecast, but the revised maximum forecast is 2.6 million tonnes, and it may be lower.
Some rain is forecasted for today and tomorrow in Extremadura, but it is not expected to be heavy.
Tunisia
As of 23 August, 807,000 tonnes have been processed. At present only 5 factories are still open with a daily input of 3,400 tonnes of fresh tomatoes.
Turkiye
The harvest in the south, where lower surfaces than usual were planted this year, is now finished, while the other regions (Balıkesir, Bursa, Manisa) are all at peak harvest simultaneously, which is unusual as they are typically staggered. All factories are processing from their own local supply; no inter-regional tomato transport is occurring. Another ten days of peak are expected.
Turkey has not experienced the same extreme high temperatures as other regions, so the impact on the late crop is still unknown. Clear skies are forecasted for the near future. Brix is between 4.8 and 5 depending on the area/factory, which is considered average to slightly high for Turkey.
The forecast is reduced to 2.2 million tonnes due to forecast lower yields in the later crop and partially due to tomatoes being left in the field due to oversupply during the peak of the crop.
Ukraine
Everything is ok. Forecast remains the same. Early tomatoes are good from any side.