China's imports, exports tumble more than expected China's exports and imports plummeted much more than expected in February, official data showed today. Business • 08 Mar 19
China's imports, exports tumble more than expected China's exports and imports plummeted much more than expected in February, official data showed today. Business • 08 Mar 19
Exports and imports hit new record highs in 2018 - CSO The value of goods exports rose by 15% to a record €140.8 billion last year as a fall in the goods sold into Britain was substantially offset by increases to almost all of Ireland's other major trade partners. Business • 15 Feb 19
Exports and imports hit new record highs in 2018 - CSO The value of goods exports rose by 15% to a record €140.8 billion last year as a fall in the goods sold into Britain was substantially offset by increases to almost all of Ireland's other major trade partners. Business • 15 Feb 19
China to remove some import, export tariffs China plans to remove import and export tariffs in 2019 on a range of goods, including import taxes on alternative meals used in animal feed, to secure supplies of raw materials amid trade tensions with the United States and boosting outbound cargoes. Business • 24 Dec 18
China to remove some import, export tariffs China plans to remove import and export tariffs in 2019 on a range of goods, including import taxes on alternative meals used in animal feed, to secure supplies of raw materials amid trade tensions with the United States and boosting outbound cargoes. Business • 24 Dec 18
Ireland imported 72,000 tonnes of potatoes last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland exported €123 billion of goods in 2017, and imported €79 billion. Business • 04 Dec 18
Ireland imported 72,000 tonnes of potatoes last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland exported €123 billion of goods in 2017, and imported €79 billion. Business • 04 Dec 18
Exports to Great Britain fall by 5% in September - CSO Irish exports to Great Britain fell by 5% to €1.3 billion in September when compared with the same month last year, as companies here continue to make efforts to reduce their dependency on the British market ahead of Brexit. Business • 15 Nov 18
Exports to Great Britain fall by 5% in September - CSO Irish exports to Great Britain fell by 5% to €1.3 billion in September when compared with the same month last year, as companies here continue to make efforts to reduce their dependency on the British market ahead of Brexit. Business • 15 Nov 18
Seasonally adjusted exports fell by 3% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports to the UK fell by 5% (€62m) to €1.131 billion in August of this year compared to the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct 18
Seasonally adjusted exports fell by 3% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports to the UK fell by 5% (€62m) to €1.131 billion in August of this year compared to the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct 18
Imports surge by 20% in June - CSO The country's imports surged by a fifth (+ €1.3 billion) to €7.76 billion in June when compared with the same month last year, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 15 Aug 18
Imports surge by 20% in June - CSO The country's imports surged by a fifth (+ €1.3 billion) to €7.76 billion in June when compared with the same month last year, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 15 Aug 18
Trade surplus rises in May to second highest on record New Central Statistics Office figures show a rise in the seasonally-adjusted surplus in May to €5.226 billion - the second-highest on record - and up from the revised surplus of €4.359 billion in April. Business • 16 Jul 18
Trade surplus rises in May to second highest on record New Central Statistics Office figures show a rise in the seasonally-adjusted surplus in May to €5.226 billion - the second-highest on record - and up from the revised surplus of €4.359 billion in April. Business • 16 Jul 18
Exports down 5% in March, while imports fall by 9% New Central Statistics Office figures show that seasonally adjusted exports decreased by 5% to stand at €10.373 billion in March of this year. Business • 16 May 18
Exports down 5% in March, while imports fall by 9% New Central Statistics Office figures show that seasonally adjusted exports decreased by 5% to stand at €10.373 billion in March of this year. Business • 16 May 18
Exports increase by 16% in January - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted goods exports grew by 16% to stand at €12.331 billion in January, up from €10.657 billion the previous month. Business • 16 Mar 18
Exports increase by 16% in January - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted goods exports grew by 16% to stand at €12.331 billion in January, up from €10.657 billion the previous month. Business • 16 Mar 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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