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According to data from EastFruit, between October 2024 and August 2025, Morocco exported 3,400 tons of tomatoes to Ireland, valued at $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.
While Ireland is not yet a primary destination, representing less than 1% of total tomato exports this season, it is emerging as a fast-growing market alongside Scandinavian countries.
Ireland’s tomato import typically begins in October, peaks between November and March, and declines to minimal volumes from June through September.
This season’s highest monthly shipment from Morocco occurred in January, reaching 542 tons.
The Netherlands remains Ireland’s largest tomato supplier, providing more than half of total imports. Germany and Spain follow, with German shipments rising while Spanish volumes decline.
Morocco has consistently ranked fourth since 2022, but its share of Ireland’s imports reached a record 10% this season, narrowing the gap with its main competitors.
Brexit has also influenced the market. The UK, itself a net importer of tomatoes including from Morocco, previously re-exported much of Ireland’s supply.
With this route less viable, direct shipments from Morocco have grown significantly.
Despite these market shifts and challenges, Morocco has successfully set a new seasonal record for tomato exports to Ireland, signaling the country’s growing presence in European markets beyond its traditional destinations.
