Italy: Wholesale prices for processing tomatoes from Puglia stable at €0.75–0.85/kg

Wholesale markets in northern Italy report stable prices and good quality for red processing tomatoes from Puglia, with prices ranging from €0.75 to €0.85 per kilogram at the end of July.

At the end of July, wholesale markets in northern Italy, specifically in Padua, are seeing red processing tomatoes from Puglia offered at €0.75–0.85 per kilogram. These prices reflect the first arrivals of the season, with the product described as having excellent quality and yield. The calm market conditions are attributed to traditional holiday periods and persistent high temperatures exceeding one month, which have slowed overall trading activity and made consumer demand more selective.

Tomatoes remain a key product in Italian wholesale markets during the summer, with supply from southern regions such as Puglia taking a prominent role. The availability of high-quality produce coincides with a period of reduced market activity, affecting the speed of sales but supporting prices for lots with better characteristics. The focus on processing tomatoes at this time is typical for the season.

In Morocco, the phytosanitary authorities have reported increased monitoring of Nysius cymoides, a polyphagous pest affecting solanaceous crops including tomatoes in the Zagora region. The pest has been observed on tomatoes and other vegetables, but no major disruptions to supply or export volumes have been reported so far. However, the presence of this pest could potentially impact future yields and export quality if infestations intensify, with possible effects on European import markets, including Poland.

In Italy, breeders are advancing genetic resistance to the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), with new varieties in the baby plum and cherry segments now reaching high resistance classification (HR). These varieties are still in development and not yet commercially available, but ongoing research aims to improve crop security and reduce future supply risks for the European fresh tomato market.

The current supply and pricing situation in Italy may influence import flows to central and eastern European markets, including Poland, as competitive pricing for high-quality Italian tomatoes could affect demand for other origins during the summer processing season.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI