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Medical and pharmaceutical products represented 48% of Ireland's total exports in January

Irish exports jump 22% as pharmaceuticals rebound - CSO

Irish exports jumped 22% in January when compared to the same month of 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 15 Mar 24

The impact of the virus is restricting the movement of goods between Ireland and China

Exporters call for support to offset coronavirus impact

The Irish Exporters' Association has said the Government needs to consider putting in place supports for Irish businesses that are suffering as a result of the Coronavirus.

Business • 15 Feb 20

Ireland recorded a trade surplus of slightly more than €44bn for 2015 - the largest surplus on record

Irish exports rise by nearly 20% in 2015 - CSO

Irish exports increased by just under 20% (€18.4bn) last year to over €111bn, when compared with 2014.

Business • 15 Feb 16

The trade surplus was significantly bigger in May 2015 than in the same month of last year - though it narrowed month-on-month

Significant growth in trade surplus in May - CSO

The trade surplus grew significantly in May when compared to the same month of 2014, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, as exports rose and imports fell.

Business • 21 Jul 15

Exports and imports have growth sharply year-on-year

Trade surplus narrowed in February - CSO

Ireland’s trade surplus narrowed slightly in February, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, as growing imports outstripped an expansion in exports.

Business • 15 Apr 15

The region's exports have been boosted by a fall in the euro's value following the start of the ECB's quantitative easing programme

US warns Europe against reliance on exports

The United States yesterday warned Europe against relying too much on exports for growth and urged officials to make more use of fiscal policy, saying stronger demand in Germany was essential.

Business • 10 Apr 15

The now-settled labour dispute at the West Coast ports appears to have slowed the flow of imports and exports

US trade deficit fell sharply in February

The US trade deficit in February fell sharply to its lowest level since 2009, likely as a labour dispute at one of the country's main ports depressed both imports and exports.

Business • 02 Apr 15

The United States was the biggest single customer for Irish goods in January, taking 24% of all exports

Sharp annual rise in January exports - CSO

The value of exports rose sharply in January when compared to the same month of 2014, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 13 Mar 15

More than 180,000 people are employed in Enterprise Ireland supported companies

Record level of job creation at Enterprise Ireland

Irish export companies have seen the highest net increase in jobs in 26 years.

News • 12 Jan 15

The US trade gap narrowed to $39bn - the smallest in a year

US trade deficit hit eleven month low in November

The US trade deficit fell to an eleven-month low in November as declining crude oil prices curbed the import bill, eclipsing a drop in exports that could be related to a labour dispute at one of the nation's key ports.

Business • 07 Jan 15

Exports from the country fell in October, while imports rose

Irish trade surplus narrowed by 8% in October

The trade surplus narrowed significantly in October, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, as exports fell and imports increased.

Business • 12 Dec 14

The launch of the iPhone 6 boosted imports into the US during September

US trade deficit widens as exports fall by $3bn

The US trade deficit widened in September to $43bn as exports slowed and imports remained flat from the previous month, the country’s Commerce Department has said.

Business • 04 Nov 14

Organic chemical exports were the main driver behind the growth in August

August sees biggest trade surplus so far this year

There was a 6% rise in the value of exports during August when compared with the same month of last year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 15 Oct 14

The trade surplus narrowed by 46% to €1.8bn during July

Sharp drop in exports during July - CSO

There was a sharp drop in exports during July, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, largely due to a fall in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Business • 18 Sep 14

Separate data has shown that US exports grew by almost 1% in July as goods orders increased

US job growth weaker than expected in August

US companies hired fewer workers than expected in August, but the trend in job growth remained consistent with a sturdy economic performance in the third quarter.

Business • 04 Sep 14

A fall in petroleum imports helped to narrow the United States' trade deficit

US trade deficit narrows by more than expected

The US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in June as petroleum imports dropped to a 3-1/2-year low, suggesting that trade was less of a drag on second-quarter economic growth than initially thought.

Business • 06 Aug 14

The trade surplus grew to €3.34bn during the month of May

€1bn rise in export value in May - CSO

The value of exports was €1bn higher in May when compared to the previous month, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 14 Jul 14

Many SMEs see the United States, Germany and France as potential growth markets

65% of SMEs expect exports to rise this year

Nearly two thirds of SMEs expect their export turnover to increase this year, according to the latest AIB Export Outlook survey.

Business • 24 Jun 14

Import value fell sharply while exports saw a small decline - leading to a bigger trade surplus in April

Exports and imports decline in April - CSO

The value of exports decreased slightly in April when compared to the previous month, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 13 Jun 14

Import value rose during March, compared to last year, while exports fell

Export value falls while imports rise in March

The value of exports in March fell 6% to €7.56bn when compared to the same month of 2013, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 14 May 14

Automobile exports saw strong growth during March

US trade deficit narrows in March as exports grow

The US trade deficit narrowed in March as exports rebounded, but the improvement was probably not enough to help first-quarter growth.

Business • 06 May 14

The value of animals and live exports grew by 15% in February

Export value grew by 3% in February

There was a 3% rise in the value of Irish exports in February when compared with the same month of 2013, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 14 Apr 14

A sharp fall in pharmaceutical exports narrowed the trade surplus

Trade surplus narrowed by 12.4% in 2013 - CSO

Ireland’s trade surplus narrowed by 12.4% last year, according to the Central Statistics Office, driven by a sharp drop in the value of pharmaceutical exports.

Business • 14 Feb 14

Exporters call for shift in embassy resources

The Irish Exporters Association has said that relocating Irish embassy resources from Europe to parts of Africa, Asia and South America would help Irish exports to those regions.

News • 05 Nov 12

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