WPTC crop update as of 10 March 2025
WPTC countries in the Southern Hemisphere Argentina The harvest is running well with some delays due to high yields particularly in early and mid season plantings in San Juan and La Rioja Provinces. Mendoza has started now with dry weather. The forecast at this moment is 585,000 tonnes. Australia The new forecast is 205,000 tonnes. […]
WPTC crop update as of 5 February 2025
The WPTC global world production estimate for 2025 stands at 40.5 million tonnes. Although it is 11.5% lower than 2024 production of 45.8 million tonnes, it is felt that it is still not a high enough reduction of volumes in view of the current level of stocks and demand. On average over the last ten […]
WPTC crop update as of 20 January 2025
Amitom countries AMITOM members discussed their first forecast for the 2025 season during their AGM on 17 January. The total estimate for the region is currently very close to 2024 final production with a total of 17.15 million tonnes expected, but it is too early to have a precise estimate as discussions with farmers are […]
WPTC crop update as of 21 October 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria To date about 50,000 to 55,000 tonnes have been processed but the harvest is not finished with about 50 hectares remaining for the biggest processor Balkan. The total volume should be close to the initial estimate of 60,000 tonnes. In 2025, production should remain at the same level. Egypt Due to […]
WPTC crop update as of 4 October 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria It is estimated that about 50,000 tonnes of the forecast of 60,000 tonnes have already been processed. Quality is good with an average brix of about 5 and it is a very successful season. The harvest should end around 10 October. Egypt Due to adverse weather conditions the summer season was end […]
WPTC crop update as of 20 September 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria Processing is going well with about 60% of the volume to already processed. It is one of the best years, with good quality and average brix of about 5, although a bit lower than the 5.2-5.3 expected. Recent lab analyses on fruits and tomato paste show no pesticide residues which demonstrates that […]
WPTC crop update as of 6 September 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria No The harvest is progressing well with about 25% of the target processed to date by the largest company, with the season expected to end around 10 October. Quality and weather are ok and the forecast remains unchanged. Egypt Last week the temperatures returned back to the normal level of 34-36 °C […]
WPTC crop update as of 23 August 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria The season is progressing well with about 25% of the harvest done with yields of about 60 t/ha and a brix of 5.1. The high temperatures of the last two weeks are causing some sunburn and red mites but there is no blossom end rot thanks to use growth regulators with calcium. […]
WPTC crop update as of 9 August 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria The harvest started ten days ago, and the weather and quality have been good so far, with no diseases. The largest processor Balkan Foods contracted 700 hectares and have been getting 60 t/ha on average so far, while the two other companies should harvest a total of 400 hectares, with yields at […]
WPTC crop update as of 26 July 2024
Amitom countries Egypt The weather is still hot with temperatures remaining in the 40’s (Celsius) in average. The harvesting and processing of tomatoes are running normally. While the forecast remains the same as declared last time as we are monitoring closely the crop progress and climate conditions as well, we will see what will happen […]
