Morocco Achieves Record Tomato Exports to Ireland in 2025 Season
Morocco has achieved an unprecedented financial milestone in tomato exports to the Irish market, with revenues reaching $7.5 million during the season from October 2024 to August 2025, marking a notable increase compared to the previous season.
According to data from Global Trade Tracker published by the Irish Central Statistics Office, Moroccan exports amounted to approximately 3,400 tons of tomatoes, nearly double the quantities exported in the last season. This new record exceeds the figures recorded in the 2021/2022 season by 62%.
Tomatoes are among the most significant agricultural products in Morocco’s vegetable and fruit exports, representing nearly one-third of the kingdom’s total exports in this sector over the past five years. Although Ireland accounts for less than 1% of these exports, it is considered an emerging market alongside Northern European countries.
The export season to Ireland typically begins in October, peaking between November and March, while shipments decrease during the period from June to September. January recorded the highest volume of Moroccan exports, totaling 542 tons.
This performance comes amid strong competition in the Irish market, which primarily relies on imports from the Netherlands, followed by Germany and Spain. Despite this traditional dominance, Morocco has managed to increase its market share to 10% this season, the highest level that Moroccan tomatoes have ever achieved in Ireland.
This increase coincides with a decline in exports from the United Kingdom, which previously relied on re-exporting Moroccan and Spanish tomatoes. Following Brexit, this process has become less viable, allowing Morocco to expand its direct exports to the Irish market.
This growth highlights Morocco’s ability to strengthen its presence in European tomato markets despite the logistical and economic challenges facing national agricultural exports.
