USDA/FAS GAIN Report BR6615

Brazil: Tomatoes and products annual report

Report Highlights

Post reports a 7 percent decrease in total Brazilian tomato production in 2005 to 3.3 million tons and a 7 percent decline in area harvested to 58,385 hectares Production in 2006 is expected to increase slightly to 3.45 million tons as yields return to normal levels. Although a drop in processed acreage is occurring this year, Brazil’s ever-improving varieties continue to improve yields, and production should surpass last year’s drought and moisture-affected crop. Fresh market tomatoes are expected to decrease in 2006 by 40,500 tons. Production and acreage in 2007 is expected to return to 2005 levels.

Full report in PDF format: http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200607/146208386.pdf