Tomato supply triples in Ukraine, regional prices under pressure
Tomato offers on Ukrainian B2B trading platforms nearly tripled in week 31 of 2026, as seasonal supply increased sharply and prices for vegetables continued to fall. Seller activity for tomatoes

South Tyrol mountain potatoes: quality focus, limited supply for European buyers
Mountain-grown potatoes from Italy's Val Pusteria are entering the European market with a total annual production of 5,000–6,000 tonnes, emphasizing high quality and smaller tuber sizes. The

Italy sets reference price for potatoes as supply tightens in Northern Europe
Italy has launched the marketing season for classic Selenella potatoes, with a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for top-quality produce, amid reported supply tensions from Northern

Cucumber supply expands in Ukraine and UK; Spanish production investments continue
Cucumber availability increased in Ukraine and the UK in late July 2026, with Ukraine reporting expanding trade and the UK securing long-term domestic supply contracts. Cucumber supply continued

Italy sets reference price for new potato season as European supply increases
Italy has set a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for first-quality potatoes for the 2026-2027 season, amid increased supply from Southern Europe and ongoing market competition. The

Cucumber supply expands in Spain, Ukraine; increased competition in European markets
Cucumber supply increased in Spain and Ukraine in July 2026, leading to downward pressure on export and wholesale prices across Europe. In Ukraine, cucumber availability continued to grow during

Cucumber sales and prices rise across Europe as supplies tighten
Cucumber sales offers declined sharply across Eastern Europe in early July 2026, while wholesale prices increased amid reduced availability from key suppliers including Türkiye and Ukraine. On

Cucumber sales and availability fall in key supplier countries as prices rise
Cucumber sales and availability declined across several Eastern European and Mediterranean supplier countries in early July 2026, resulting in rising wholesale prices. On regional trading

Italy: Tomato supply up, wholesale prices down year-on-year
Italian wholesale prices for red tomatoes are down 4% compared to the same period in 2025, with increased production driving the decline. In Italy, the wholesale market for red tomatoes remains

Cucumber sales decline and prices rise across Eastern Europe and the Netherlands
Cucumber sales volumes on Eastern European wholesale trading platforms fell in early July 2026, while prices increased amid tightening supply. Dutch growers report record consumer demand for snack

Tomato export volumes fall in Italy, Morocco strengthens position with certified snack tomatoes
Italian tomato sales volumes continued to decline in June 2026, while Morocco's snack tomato sector now has over half its exports certified by B Corp firms. In Italy, retail trade data for June

Global prices of fruits and vegetables could increase by up to 30% due to rising input costs.
A new phase of food inflation may emerge, with fruit and vegetable prices potentially rising by up to 30 per cent if disruptions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue. While attention

Bangladeshi fruit exports have decreased as airfreight costs have doubled.
Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled

Market Intelligence Report: Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Sector (Morocco, Egypt, Turkey) – April 2026
1. Regional Executive Context As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains

"Koszty transportu lotniczego dla produktów takich jak groszek cukrowy wzrosły o 50 procent" "Airlines raise air freight charges by 50 per cent for products like mangetout peas"
To ADW Fresh Trade, the period around Easter was very busy. This was not only because of the Easter sales rush, but also due to significant disruptions in air freight caused by the conflict in

Easter 4p vegetable deals criticized as growers face significant cost increases.
Easter vegetable deals that have reduced prices to 4p per item "don't send a positive message" at a time when many industries are bracing for significant cost hikes resulting from the Iran war and

Skyrocketing prices: Unaproa calls for urgent measures
The cost escalation triggered by the crisis related to the war in Iran is putting increasing pressure on the fruit and vegetable system every day. Among the sectors that are at risk of paying the

Iran has banned the export of fruits and vegetables.
The war in Iran has effectively stopped all trade between the country and its trading partners. Iran is not a significant partner for the EU in terms of fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Imports from

Romagnola fruit and vegetable sector in crisis: exports slowed down and price increases show no signs of decreasing
Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies.

Gulf states play a major role in the global trade of fruits and vegetables.
The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million

Domestic factors are causing an increase in fruit and vegetable prices in Morocco.
Prices for several locally produced fruits and vegetables have increased in markets across Morocco. Consumers are feeling the strain on their household purchasing power and are skeptical of

"We feel safe here in Dubai, but the situation regarding fruits and vegetables is worrying."
"The situation in Dubai is not as serious as portrayed by the Italian media. We feel reassured by the country's anti-missile defenses, even though we cannot have the same peace of mind as before.

Middle East conflict poses a threat to European exports.
Konflikt w Iranie to bardzo złe wieści dla europejskiego biznesu świeżych produktów spożywczych, który zazwyczaj eksportuje ponad 350 000 ton owoców i warzyw do regionu Bliskiego

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Indian exports and global shipping.
Escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran are disrupting Indian onion exports and widening instability across global shipping lanes, as the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and major

Belarus will allocate import quotas for Iranian fruits and vegetables.
The Belarusian government has implemented a system for allocating import quotas for specific agricultural products from Iran, as stated in a resolution passed on August 16. The Ministry of