Annual export figures sink by 51% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports in March tumbled by 51.4% to €18.3 billion from €37.6 billion the same time in 2025 amid stockpiling by companies ahead of threatened US tariffs last year. Business • 15 May
Annual export figures sink by 51% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports in March tumbled by 51.4% to €18.3 billion from €37.6 billion the same time in 2025 amid stockpiling by companies ahead of threatened US tariffs last year. Business • 15 May
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
European exports to US slow down by 28% in January There was a sharp fall in trade between the EU and US at the start of the year, new figures from Eurostat show today. Business • 20 Mar
European exports to US slow down by 28% in January There was a sharp fall in trade between the EU and US at the start of the year, new figures from Eurostat show today. Business • 20 Mar
Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Exports hit record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of exports rose by 16.4% to a record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 on the back of a surge of frontloaded exports during the first half of the year due to threatened US tariffs. Business • 17 Feb
Exports hit record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of exports rose by 16.4% to a record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 on the back of a surge of frontloaded exports during the first half of the year due to threatened US tariffs. Business • 17 Feb
Exports to China of livestock hides and skins resume Irish exports to China of livestock hides and skins have resumed, following a temporary pause due to the recent outbreak of bluetongue in Wexford. Business • 12 Feb
Exports to China of livestock hides and skins resume Irish exports to China of livestock hides and skins have resumed, following a temporary pause due to the recent outbreak of bluetongue in Wexford. Business • 12 Feb
Irish exports to Egypt grew by 5% last year A new report from the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) examines the potential for Egypt to become Ireland's next big export market over the next five years. Business • 12 Feb
Irish exports to Egypt grew by 5% last year A new report from the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) examines the potential for Egypt to become Ireland's next big export market over the next five years. Business • 12 Feb
Exports to the US slump by 51% in November - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of Irish exports to the US fell sharply in November, but were still considerably higher over the course of 2025. Business • 15 Jan
Exports to the US slump by 51% in November - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of Irish exports to the US fell sharply in November, but were still considerably higher over the course of 2025. Business • 15 Jan
Food and drink exports hit record €19 billion - Bord Bia The value of Ireland's food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 12% in 2025 to reach a record €19 billion, according to Bord Bia's latest report. Business • 07 Jan
Food and drink exports hit record €19 billion - Bord Bia The value of Ireland's food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 12% in 2025 to reach a record €19 billion, according to Bord Bia's latest report. Business • 07 Jan
Exports rise by 22% in the first 10 months of 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports increased in the first 10 months of 2025. Business • 17 Dec 25
Exports rise by 22% in the first 10 months of 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports increased in the first 10 months of 2025. Business • 17 Dec 25
Hauliers criticise Dublin Port's planned charge increase The Irish Road Hauliers Association has criticised Dublin Port's plan to significantly raise its charges on goods shipments from next year. Business • 01 Dec 25
Hauliers criticise Dublin Port's planned charge increase The Irish Road Hauliers Association has criticised Dublin Port's plan to significantly raise its charges on goods shipments from next year. Business • 01 Dec 25
Exports jump 28% in September to €28.5 billion - CSO Both exports and imports increased in September when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 19 Nov 25
Exports jump 28% in September to €28.5 billion - CSO Both exports and imports increased in September when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 19 Nov 25
Third quarter GDP 0.1% lower after first half surge - CSO Preliminary figures for economic growth show a marginal decrease of 0.1% in July, August and September of this year compared to the second quarter of the year. Business • 28 Oct 25
Third quarter GDP 0.1% lower after first half surge - CSO Preliminary figures for economic growth show a marginal decrease of 0.1% in July, August and September of this year compared to the second quarter of the year. Business • 28 Oct 25
Both exports and imports fall in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in August compared with the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct 25
Both exports and imports fall in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in August compared with the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct 25
97% of exporters expect to expand into new markets - EI A survey by Enterprise Ireland has found that 97% of its client companies plan to expand into new markets over the next 12 months. Business • 01 Oct 25
97% of exporters expect to expand into new markets - EI A survey by Enterprise Ireland has found that 97% of its client companies plan to expand into new markets over the next 12 months. Business • 01 Oct 25
Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers Exports of Irish spirits continued to rise last year, according to the 2024 Annual Report from Drinks Ireland Spirits. Business • 29 Sep 25
Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers Exports of Irish spirits continued to rise last year, according to the 2024 Annual Report from Drinks Ireland Spirits. Business • 29 Sep 25
Exports to US slow down by 17% in July - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in July compared with the same month last year as trade flows normalised after spiking earlier in the year due to fears about US tariffs. Business • 15 Sep 25
Exports to US slow down by 17% in July - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in July compared with the same month last year as trade flows normalised after spiking earlier in the year due to fears about US tariffs. Business • 15 Sep 25
June figures show how volatile exports can be - Davy Goods exports fell in June, but this does not imply any slowdown in real economic activity, according to new analysis from Davy Stockbrokers. Business • 18 Aug 25
June figures show how volatile exports can be - Davy Goods exports fell in June, but this does not imply any slowdown in real economic activity, according to new analysis from Davy Stockbrokers. Business • 18 Aug 25
Monthly export figures down 26% in June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that on a monthly basis, the value of exports fell sharply in June, down 26.3% from May as exports to the US slowed significantly. Business • 15 Aug 25
Monthly export figures down 26% in June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that on a monthly basis, the value of exports fell sharply in June, down 26.3% from May as exports to the US slowed significantly. Business • 15 Aug 25
Exports jump by 47% in first five months of 2025 - CSO Exports of medical and pharmaceutical products jumped by almost 74% in May to €13.7 billion when compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jul 25
Exports jump by 47% in first five months of 2025 - CSO Exports of medical and pharmaceutical products jumped by almost 74% in May to €13.7 billion when compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jul 25
Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul 25
Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul 25
Irish economy grew by 4.8% in 2024 - CSO Ireland's national income, a key measure of economic growth, rose by 4.8% last year according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 08 Jul 25
Irish economy grew by 4.8% in 2024 - CSO Ireland's national income, a key measure of economic growth, rose by 4.8% last year according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 08 Jul 25
Fighting financial crime - Fenergo announces 300 jobs An Irish company that supports financial institutions fight financial crime, has announced 300 new jobs at its global headquarters in Dublin as part of a €100m expansion plan. Business • 03 Jul 25
Fighting financial crime - Fenergo announces 300 jobs An Irish company that supports financial institutions fight financial crime, has announced 300 new jobs at its global headquarters in Dublin as part of a €100m expansion plan. Business • 03 Jul 25
Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges for exporting firms. Business • 02 Jul 25
Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges for exporting firms. Business • 02 Jul 25
Exports to US sink by 62% in April from March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports declined in April compared with record figures in March as businesses had started to prepare for the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration, but they still remained above April 2024 figures. Business • 17 Jun 25
Exports to US sink by 62% in April from March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports declined in April compared with record figures in March as businesses had started to prepare for the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration, but they still remained above April 2024 figures. Business • 17 Jun 25
