Tomato trading intensifies on East European and Turkish markets in mid-August 2026

Tomatoes became the most actively traded product on the East European regional platform in week 33 of 2026, reflecting increased supply and seller activity from countries such as Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Egypt.

During week 33 of 2026, tomatoes surpassed other vegetables to become the most actively traded product on the regional East European trade platform. The increase in supply was driven by seasonal harvests, with sellers from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Egypt among the leading suppliers. Activity from the Netherlands also returned to the platform, while Iranian and Ukrainian postings declined compared to the previous week.

The broader European market is experiencing increased production of tomatoes, alongside sweet peppers and eggplants, despite a reduction in planted area for some crops. The trading platform saw the geographical reach of tomato sellers expand to 12 countries, indicating robust cross-border trade flows at the height of the summer season.

In Türkiye, the tomato harvest is underway, supporting both domestic consumption and export-oriented processing industries. Turkish food companies such as Tat Gıda are emphasizing the use of summer-harvested tomatoes in their processed products, highlighting seasonal availability and product quality for both local and international markets. Demand for processed tomato products remains strong in Europe and neighbouring regions.

No concrete wholesale or export prices for tomatoes were reported for the period. However, the surge in trading activity and broad participation from key supplier countries suggest competitive pricing and high availability on the European market, which may affect import volumes and prices in Poland and other Central European countries.

In contrast to tomatoes, cucumber trading activity on the East European platform nearly halved, while prices for cucumbers rose sharply. This shift in product focus may influence buyer preferences and supplier competition in the region.

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