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Tomato market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh tomato market in Ireland contracted from 2018 to 2020, with total volume falling from 31 555 t to 28 462 t. This decline was primarily driven by lower import levels, while domestic production saw a modest decrease.

Market volume recovered to 29 887 t in 2021 and stabilized near 29 838 t in 2022. During 2022, soaring energy prices across Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to a 10% drop in continental tomato production. Many greenhouse operators halted energy-intensive winter growing, increasing reliance on imports from developing countries and contributing to higher consumer prices that dampened demand.

By 2023, the market volume fell to 27 216 t. The continued influence of high energy costs and broader economic pressures extended the trend of reduced tomato consumption observed in European markets, further impacting Ireland's market size.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ireland's tomato production volume has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production stood at 3 710 tonnes, showing minimal change from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 3 920 tonnes. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 4.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(4.8%)	(0.5%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Ireland exported 442 tonnes of tomatoes, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 39.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 53.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.3%. The steepest drop was in 2018 at 47.3%, while the biggest rise was in 2019 at 48.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.3%)	48.1%	(39.9%)	(22.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland's tomato exports were overwhelmingly directed to the United Kingdom, which made up 91.2% of the total volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Ireland's tomato exports totaled 1 326 thousand US dollars, down 7.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 45.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1 064 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 56.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 35.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.3%)	35.4%	(7.9%)	(18.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland's tomato export value was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom alone accounting for 91.4% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland's tomato imports have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 25 194 tonnes, a 4.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 12.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -4.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(5.8%)	(4.9%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the top suppliers of tomatoes to Ireland, with shares of 51.3%, 24.1%, and 9.9% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they accounted for 85.3% of total imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Ireland's tomato import value increased in 2020, reaching 52 395 thousand US dollars, up 8.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 7.5%, with an annualized rate of -2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 48 227 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	(10.7%)	8.6%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom dominated Ireland's tomato imports in value terms, with shares of 49.0%, 22.4%, and 11.6%, respectively. Combined, they represented 83.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io