Morocco doubles its tomato exports to Ireland, achieving a historic record
Morocco doubles its tomato exports to Ireland, achieving a historic record
Morocco achieved a remarkable milestone in the 2024-2025 season by setting a new record for tomato exports to Ireland, with shipments more than doubling compared to the previous season, according to data from EastFruit, a platform specializing in fruit and vegetable markets. Total Moroccan tomato exports to the Irish market between October 2024 and August 2025 reached approximately 3,400 tons, with a total value of US$7.5 million. This volume represents double the quantity exported in the previous season and exceeds the previous record (set in the 2020-2021 season) by 62%. Tomatoes remain the most prominent agricultural product in Morocco's fresh fruit and vegetable export basket, accounting for nearly a third of these exports over the past five years. Although Ireland represents only 1% of total Moroccan tomato exports this season, it stands out as a promising and rapidly growing market, similar to several Scandinavian markets. The Irish tomato import season typically begins in Octob…