Morocco has achieved a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, doubling shipments compared to the previous year, according to EastFruit.
Between October 2024 and August 2025 Morocco exported 3,400 tons of tomatoes to Ireland, worth a total of USD 7.5 million. This volume is twice that of the prior season and surpasses the previous record, set in 2020/21, by 62%.
Tomatoes remain Morocco’s leading export in the fruit and vegetable sector, accounting for roughly one-third of the country’s produce exports over the past five years.
Although Ireland is not a primary destination for Moroccan tomatoes, representing less than 1% of total exports this season, it is emerging as a fast-growing market, alongside Scandinavian countries.
Ireland’s tomato import season typically begins in October, peaks between November and March, and slows to minimal volumes from June through September. This season’s highest monthly shipment occurred in January, reaching 542 tons.
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The Netherlands remains Ireland’s largest tomato supplier, providing more than half of total imports. Germany and Spain follow in second and third place, with German shipments rising while Spanish volumes decline. Morocco has consistently ranked fourth since 2022, though its share of Ireland’s imports reached a record 10% this season, bringing it close to its main competitors.
At the same time, UK tomato exports to Ireland have fallen. The United Kingdom is itself a net importer of tomatoes, including from Morocco, and prior to Brexit much of Ireland’s supply was re-exported via the UK. With re-export now less viable, direct shipments from Morocco have increased significantly.
Despite these challenges, Morocco has successfully set a new seasonal record for tomato exports to Ireland.
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