German exports edge up in October Official data show that exports from Germany, Europe's biggest economy, edged higher in October following a substantial drop the previous month. Business • 10 Dec 12
Trade surplus rose to record high in August New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade balance rose to €4.9 billion in August from €3.9 billion in July, … Business • 12 Oct 12
Trade surplus rises by 12.6% in July New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose by 12.6% to €3.923 million in July. Business • 14 Sep 12
China's exports shrink in sign downturn worsening China's imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening. Business • 10 Sep 12
China trade decelerates in sign of global weakness China's trade growth plunged even more sharply than forecast in July in a new sign of global economic weakness. Business • 10 Aug 12
US trade deficit shrinks in May The US trade deficit narrowed for a second month in a row in May amid weak growth in the world's largest economy and a global … Business • 11 Jul 12
China's trade surplus up as imports weaken China's trade surplus expanded by a larger than expected 42.9% year on year in June as demand for imports weakened in the world's second-biggest economy. Business • 10 Jul 12
German trade shrugs off crisis in May Germany's trade surplus rose sharply in May, official data showed today, as Europe's top economy registered gains in both exports and imports that were better … Business • 09 Jul 12
Both exports and imports decline in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show there was a seasonally adjusted decrease in both exports and imports in April compared to March. Business • 18 Jun 12
Shipping and port traffic falls in first quarter New figures indicate that the volume of shipping and port traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the first quarter of this year. Business • 24 May 12
Rise in exports and imports seen in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports rose by €361m (5%) to reach €7.623 billion in March. Business • 16 May 12
Trade surplus lower in February The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the trade surplus fell by €197m in February from €3.819 billion to €3.622 billion. Business • 17 Apr 12
British trade deficit increases in February Britain's trade-in-goods deficit widened in February by more than expected, the latest figures show. Business • 12 Apr 12
