Tomatoes production in Ireland
In 2024 Ireland produced 3,330 t of tomatoes, the 138th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%. The record was 29,000 t in 1978. Area harvested: 10 ha, yield 333.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,330 t
- World rank
- 138 of 166
- 10-year change
- −21%
- Record
- 29,000 t
- 1978
Tomatoes in Ireland, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Ireland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 333.0
- world 36.8 (+805%)
- kg per person
- 0.63
- world 23.1
- 10-year change
- −21%
- world +7.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Liberia | 3,570 | 0.00% |
| 137 | Montenegro | 3,520 | 0.00% |
| 138 | Ireland | 3,330 | 0.00% |
| 139 | Fiji | 3,200 | 0.00% |
| 140 | Haiti | 2,298 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of tomatoes
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,330 | −5.1% | 10 | 333.00 |
| 2023 | 3,510 | −4.9% | 10 | 351.00 |
| 2022 | 3,690 | −2.1% | 10 | 369.00 |
| 2021 | 3,770 | +1.6% | 10 | 377.00 |
| 2020 | 3,710 | −0.5% | 10 | 371.00 |
| 2019 | 3,730 | −4.8% | 10 | 373.00 |
| 2018 | 3,920 | +3.7% | 10 | 392.00 |
| 2017 | 3,780 | −5.5% | 12 | 315.00 |
| 2016 | 4,000 | −9.1% | 12 | 333.33 |
| 2015 | 4,400 | +4.8% | 12 | 366.67 |
| 2014 | 4,200 | −11% | 12 | 350.00 |
| 2013 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 13 | 361.54 |
| 2012 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 13 | 361.54 |
| 2011 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 13 | 361.54 |
| 2010 | 4,700 | 0.0% | 13 | 361.54 |
| 2009 | 4,700 | −15% | 13 | 361.54 |
| 2008 | 5,500 | −29% | 14 | 392.86 |
| 2007 | 7,700 | −2.5% | 20 | 385.00 |
| 2006 | 7,900 | −2.5% | 20 | 395.00 |
| 2005 | 8,100 | +2.5% | 20 | 405.00 |
| 2004 | 7,900 | −21% | 20 | 395.00 |
| 2003 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 28 | 357.14 |
| 2002 | 10,000 | +15% | 28 | 357.14 |
| 2001 | 8,700 | +12% | 28 | 310.71 |
| 2000 | 7,800 | +15% | 29 | 268.97 |
| 1999 | 6,800 | −2.9% | 25 | 272.00 |
| 1998 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 26 | 269.23 |
| 1997 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 25 | 280.00 |
| 1996 | 7,000 | −13% | 29 | 241.38 |
| 1995 | 8,000 | −33% | 37 | 216.22 |
| 1994 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 65 | 184.62 |
| 1993 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 78 | 153.85 |
| 1992 | 12,000 | +28% | 100 | 120.00 |
| 1991 | 9,400 | −13% | 100 | 94.00 |
| 1990 | 10,800 | 0.0% | 100 | 108.00 |
| 1989 | 10,800 | −26% | 100 | 108.00 |
| 1988 | 14,500 | +4.3% | 100 | 145.00 |
| 1987 | 13,900 | +16% | 100 | 139.00 |
| 1986 | 12,000 | −11% | 72 | 166.67 |
| 1985 | 13,438 | −20% | 92 | 146.07 |
| 1984 | 16,867 | −16% | 112 | 150.60 |
| 1983 | 20,020 | −0.4% | 129 | 155.19 |
| 1982 | 20,100 | −16% | 130 | 154.62 |
| 1981 | 23,800 | −11% | 155 | 153.55 |
| 1980 | 26,800 | −6.6% | 170 | 157.65 |
| 1979 | 28,700 | −1.0% | 180 | 159.44 |
| 1978 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 180 | 161.11 |
| 1977 | 28,000 | +12% | 180 | 155.56 |
| 1976 | 25,000 | −2.0% | 160 | 156.25 |
| 1975 | 25,500 | +2.0% | 160 | 159.38 |
| 1974 | 25,000 | +4.2% | 160 | 156.25 |
| 1973 | 24,000 | −5.5% | 160 | 150.00 |
| 1972 | 25,400 | +8.5% | 160 | 158.75 |
| 1971 | 23,400 | +38% | 160 | 146.25 |
| 1970 | 17,000 | +1.8% | 150 | 113.33 |
| 1969 | 16,700 | +7.1% | 150 | 111.33 |
| 1968 | 15,600 | +16% | 150 | 104.00 |
| 1967 | 13,500 | −2.2% | 140 | 96.43 |
| 1966 | 13,800 | +25% | 140 | 98.57 |
| 1965 | 11,050 | −13% | 130 | 85.00 |
| 1964 | 12,700 | +25% | 130 | 97.69 |
| 1963 | 10,200 | −23% | 130 | 78.46 |
| 1962 | 13,200 | +18% | 140 | 94.29 |
| 1961 | 11,200 | — | 140 | 80.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 438 t USD 1.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 76 of 122
- Imports
- 34,237 t USD 64.1 m
- Importer rank
- 37 of 163
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tomatoes in Ireland?
Ireland produced 3,330 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of tomatoes?
Ireland ranked 138th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.
How has the production of tomatoes in Ireland changed?
It fell by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. The record was 29,000 t in 1978.
What is the yield of tomatoes in Ireland?
333.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,330 t from 10 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.
Does Ireland export or import tomatoes?
In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 438 t (USD 1.1 m) and imports of 34,237 t (USD 64.1 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.