Exports to US up by 28% this year
Exports of goods increased by 10% in the first five months of 2024, with a value of almost €91 billion, CSO data shows.
Goods imports decreased by 10% in January to May of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023.
Exports of chemicals and related products grew by €5.5 billion this year compared with last year.
Imports decreased
Imports of chemicals and related products decreased by €4.4 billion in the same period.
In May 2024, Ireland’s unadjusted exports of goods rose by over €1.3 billion to €17.9 billion compared with May 2023.
The unadjusted imports for May 2024 were valued at €10.4 billion – down €1.9 billion on May 2023.
Exports to the United States have grown by 28% in the year to date, largely due to the increase in exports of chemicals and related products, the CSO said.