Pharmaceutical sector biggest exporter - CSO The pharmaceutical sector accounted for 44% of the total value of exports in 2016, comprising €52 billion, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 22 Feb 18
Pharmaceutical sector biggest exporter - CSO The pharmaceutical sector accounted for 44% of the total value of exports in 2016, comprising €52 billion, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 22 Feb 18
Record level of exports and imports last year - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country's exports reached the highest annual total on record last year. Business • 15 Feb 18
Record level of exports and imports last year - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country's exports reached the highest annual total on record last year. Business • 15 Feb 18
Exports see marginal decrease in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted export figures decreased by 1% to €9.506 billion in November of last year compared to the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 18
Exports see marginal decrease in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted export figures decreased by 1% to €9.506 billion in November of last year compared to the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 18
Canada's economy cools in third quarter The Canadian economy slowed in the third quarter after a strong first half of the year as exports tumbled, new figures show today. Business • 01 Dec 17
Canada's economy cools in third quarter The Canadian economy slowed in the third quarter after a strong first half of the year as exports tumbled, new figures show today. Business • 01 Dec 17
Majority of EU goods most exposed to UK are Irish Eleven of the 15 European Union goods most exposed to Britain are Irish exports, analysis by the Finance Department shows, highlighting the extreme vulnerability to Brexit for some Irish firms. Business • 14 Sep 17
Majority of EU goods most exposed to UK are Irish Eleven of the 15 European Union goods most exposed to Britain are Irish exports, analysis by the Finance Department shows, highlighting the extreme vulnerability to Brexit for some Irish firms. Business • 14 Sep 17
China export growth slows in August but imports pick up Chinese exports grew slower than forecast in August, hit by weak global demand, but analysts said that a jump in imports indicated a pick-up domestically and point to a further improvement. Business • 08 Sep 17
China export growth slows in August but imports pick up Chinese exports grew slower than forecast in August, hit by weak global demand, but analysts said that a jump in imports indicated a pick-up domestically and point to a further improvement. Business • 08 Sep 17
German exports fall more than expected in June German exports fell more than expected in June and imports sank even more sharply, widening the trade surplus in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 08 Aug 17
German exports fall more than expected in June German exports fell more than expected in June and imports sank even more sharply, widening the trade surplus in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 08 Aug 17
Chinese exports, imports beat expectations in June Growth in Chinese exports and imports was better than expected in June, official data showed today, but analysts warned the pick up could be temporary. Business • 13 Jul 17
Chinese exports, imports beat expectations in June Growth in Chinese exports and imports was better than expected in June, official data showed today, but analysts warned the pick up could be temporary. Business • 13 Jul 17
German exports rise more than expected in May German exports rose more strongly than expected in May, outpacing a solid increase in imports and widening the trade surplus of Europe's biggest economy. Business • 10 Jul 17
German exports rise more than expected in May German exports rose more strongly than expected in May, outpacing a solid increase in imports and widening the trade surplus of Europe's biggest economy. Business • 10 Jul 17
Trade surplus slumps 34% in April as exports fall New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted trade surplus slumped by 34% in April from the previous month as exports fell by 12%. Business • 16 Jun 17
Trade surplus slumps 34% in April as exports fall New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted trade surplus slumped by 34% in April from the previous month as exports fell by 12%. Business • 16 Jun 17
Exports, consumers and construction drive German growth The German economy picked up steam in the first quarter helped by strong exports, booming construction and higher household and state spending. Business • 23 May 17
Exports, consumers and construction drive German growth The German economy picked up steam in the first quarter helped by strong exports, booming construction and higher household and state spending. Business • 23 May 17
Euro zone expands trade surplus in March The euro zone increased its trade surplus with the rest of the world in March with both exports and imports rising markedly. Business • 16 May 17
Euro zone expands trade surplus in March The euro zone increased its trade surplus with the rest of the world in March with both exports and imports rising markedly. Business • 16 May 17
Growth in UK exports slowing, says Enterprise Ireland Growth in exports to the UK slowed from 12% in 2015 to 2% last year in companies supported by state body Enterprise Ireland. Brexit • 15 May 17
Growth in UK exports slowing, says Enterprise Ireland Growth in exports to the UK slowed from 12% in 2015 to 2% last year in companies supported by state body Enterprise Ireland. Brexit • 15 May 17
China's April exports rise but slow from March Chinese exports rose for the second consecutive month in April, official data showed today, boosted by improving global demand, but at a slower pace than in the previous month. Business • 08 May 17
China's April exports rise but slow from March Chinese exports rose for the second consecutive month in April, official data showed today, boosted by improving global demand, but at a slower pace than in the previous month. Business • 08 May 17
Dublin Port's freight volumes up 4.2% in first quarter Dublin Port has recorded a 4.2% increase in freight volumes in the first three months of this year on the back of increasing volumes of imports and exports. Business • 11 Apr 17
Dublin Port's freight volumes up 4.2% in first quarter Dublin Port has recorded a 4.2% increase in freight volumes in the first three months of this year on the back of increasing volumes of imports and exports. Business • 11 Apr 17
China posts first monthly trade deficit in 3 years China posted its first monthly trade deficit in three years in February as imports surged at their fastest pace since early 2012. Business • 08 Mar 17
China posts first monthly trade deficit in 3 years China posted its first monthly trade deficit in three years in February as imports surged at their fastest pace since early 2012. Business • 08 Mar 17
Strategy sets 2020 target for indigenous export growth It is hoped that Ireland can grow its indigenous exports by 26% by 2020, according to a new Government strategy. Business • 08 Mar 17
Strategy sets 2020 target for indigenous export growth It is hoped that Ireland can grow its indigenous exports by 26% by 2020, according to a new Government strategy. Business • 08 Mar 17
Weak exports curb US fourth quarter growth US gross domestic product increased at a 1.9% annual rate, the Commerce Department said today in its first estimate of fourth quarter GDP. Business • 27 Jan 17
Weak exports curb US fourth quarter growth US gross domestic product increased at a 1.9% annual rate, the Commerce Department said today in its first estimate of fourth quarter GDP. Business • 27 Jan 17
18% jump in imports into Ireland for November Goods imports into Ireland jumped by €938m, or 18%, between October and November to €6.2 billion, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jan 17
18% jump in imports into Ireland for November Goods imports into Ireland jumped by €938m, or 18%, between October and November to €6.2 billion, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jan 17
Trump pledge on pharma industry threatens Ireland US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will push the pharmaceutical industry to move production back to the USA, a potential threat to Ireland's biggest export industry. Business • 11 Jan 17
Trump pledge on pharma industry threatens Ireland US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will push the pharmaceutical industry to move production back to the USA, a potential threat to Ireland's biggest export industry. Business • 11 Jan 17
Strong German industry output in November German exports jumped more than expected in November, posting their steepest monthly rise in four-and-half years. Business • 09 Jan 17
Strong German industry output in November German exports jumped more than expected in November, posting their steepest monthly rise in four-and-half years. Business • 09 Jan 17
Banks see pick-up in hedging as sterling rebounds Irish banks have seen exporters to Britain take advantage of the recent strengthening in sterling to increase their currency hedging and move away from converting money via spot trades. Business • 21 Dec 16
Banks see pick-up in hedging as sterling rebounds Irish banks have seen exporters to Britain take advantage of the recent strengthening in sterling to increase their currency hedging and move away from converting money via spot trades. Business • 21 Dec 16
Exports rise by €192m to €10.2 billion in October Irish exports rose by €192m to €10.2 billion between September and October, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Dec 16
Exports rise by €192m to €10.2 billion in October Irish exports rose by €192m to €10.2 billion between September and October, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Dec 16
German exports rise less than expected in October German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest economy in the final quarter of this year. Business • 09 Dec 16
German exports rise less than expected in October German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest economy in the final quarter of this year. Business • 09 Dec 16
Government considers new export guarantee scheme The government may introduce an export guarantee scheme for vulnerable Irish businesses detrimentally affected by Brexit, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told the Dáil. Business • 10 Nov 16
Government considers new export guarantee scheme The government may introduce an export guarantee scheme for vulnerable Irish businesses detrimentally affected by Brexit, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told the Dáil. Business • 10 Nov 16
