Between October 2024 and August 2025, shipments totaled 3,400 tonnes, valued at $7.5 million. This figure not only doubles last season’s volume but also surpasses the previous record set in 2020/21 by 62%.
Tomatoes continue to dominate Morocco’s horticultural exports, accounting for roughly one-third of the country’s fruit and vegetable trade over the past five years. While Ireland remains a relatively small market—representing less than 1% of Morocco’s total tomato exports this season—it is emerging as a growth market alongside several Scandinavian countries.
The Irish tomato import cycle typically begins in October, peaks between November and March, and tapers to minimal volumes from June to September. This season, shipments peaked in January at 542 tonnes.
The Netherlands remains Ireland’s primary tomato supplier, accounting for over half of the country’s annual imports, followed by Germany and Spain. German shipments have risen, while Spanish volumes have declined. Since 2022, Morocco has held the fourth position among suppliers, with its share of Irish imports reaching a record 10% this season, narrowing the gap with leading European suppliers.
This shift in Irish sourcing is partly due to reduced shipments from the United Kingdom, which itself is a net importer of tomatoes, including Moroccan produce. Prior to Brexit, a significant portion of Irish supplies passed indirectly through the UK. With UK re-exports declining, Ireland has increased its direct imports from Morocco.
Despite these market shifts in the UK and heightened competition across Europe, Morocco has achieved a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland.