* Ireland exported €223.7 billion worth of goods in 2024 and imported goods valued at €134.7 billion.
* In 2024, the EU27 was Ireland’s largest trading bloc, accounting for more than a third of both exports (at €88.4 billion) and imports (at €49.8 billion).
* The US was Ireland’s largest single trading partner in 2024 with exports valued at €73.5 billion and imports of €23 billion.
* Ireland has had a goods trade surplus since 1985, when it was €400m. The goods trade surplus reached a record high of €89 billion in 2024, while the second highest surplus of €75 billion was in 2020.
* In 2024, Chemicals & Related Products comprised almost two-thirds (65%) of total exports at €145.3 billion, while Machinery & Transport Equipment made up 42% of total imports, valued at €56.8 billion.
* Exports of Food & Beverages, valued at €17.3 billion in 2024, were up by €983 million (6%) on 2023, and notably increased by €4.2 billion (32%) when compared with 2020.
* Imports of Food & Beverages, valued at just over €12 billion in 2024, grew by €694 million (6%) since 2023 and rose considerably by €3 billion (34%) when compared with 2020.
someone in the CSO is comparing apples and oranges but got them mixed up
struggling_farmer on
absolutely mad we are importing 59 million litres of water.
Altruistic-Stress898 on
We import potatoes?
Buttercups88 on
huh we import more spuds than I expected. Like I expected, we imported a few but we also grow quite a few.
Water is another surprising import.
Valkyrie1-618 on
Mushrooms are a surprise
commndoRollJazzHnds on
18kgs of bananas per person!?
cookiemunster27 on
Get ready! Incoming articles across the media on why Ireland needs to invest in defence…
Rathbaner on
is there an indication of how much of this was those 10 US companies trading within their own overseas branches?
Fabulous-Elk-2014 on
And yet we still have dogshit public transport
jamescamien on
Bananas Seoirse somewhere out there trying his best to get radioactive superpowers.
fleur-tardive on
It would cost an extra 2 billion euro to give every single child free child care
WolfetoneRebel on
UK looks incredibly low. I assume Brexit killed it?
Habsin7 on
It’s too much trade. The bloody boats are sinking from it all.
PersonalityChemical on
Amazing when we’re famous for potatoes, beer and water!
svmk1987 on
I can understand importing potatoes, perhaps they’re used in food processing industries or perhaps we consume more than we produce. But water? That’s a real shame.
bringinsexyback1 on
Apologies, I haven’t been eating my share of the import. This is inspiring.
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**Key Findings**
* Ireland exported €223.7 billion worth of goods in 2024 and imported goods valued at €134.7 billion.
* In 2024, the EU27 was Ireland’s largest trading bloc, accounting for more than a third of both exports (at €88.4 billion) and imports (at €49.8 billion).
* The US was Ireland’s largest single trading partner in 2024 with exports valued at €73.5 billion and imports of €23 billion.
* Ireland has had a goods trade surplus since 1985, when it was €400m. The goods trade surplus reached a record high of €89 billion in 2024, while the second highest surplus of €75 billion was in 2020.
* In 2024, Chemicals & Related Products comprised almost two-thirds (65%) of total exports at €145.3 billion, while Machinery & Transport Equipment made up 42% of total imports, valued at €56.8 billion.
* Exports of Food & Beverages, valued at €17.3 billion in 2024, were up by €983 million (6%) on 2023, and notably increased by €4.2 billion (32%) when compared with 2020.
* Imports of Food & Beverages, valued at just over €12 billion in 2024, grew by €694 million (6%) since 2023 and rose considerably by €3 billion (34%) when compared with 2020.
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-ti/irelandstradeingoods2024/keyfindings/
255,000,000 bottles of beer on the wall,
255,000,000 bottles of beer,
Take one down, pass it around,
254,999,999 bottles of beer on the wall!
254,999,999 bottles of beer on the wall,
254,999,999 bottles of beer,
Take one down, pass it around,
254,999,998 bottles of beer on the wall!
254,999,998 bottles of beer on the wall,
254,999,998 bottles of beer,
Take one down, pass it around,
254,999,997 bottles of beer on the wall!
someone in the CSO is comparing apples and oranges but got them mixed up
absolutely mad we are importing 59 million litres of water.
We import potatoes?
huh we import more spuds than I expected. Like I expected, we imported a few but we also grow quite a few.
Water is another surprising import.
Mushrooms are a surprise
18kgs of bananas per person!?
Get ready! Incoming articles across the media on why Ireland needs to invest in defence…
is there an indication of how much of this was those 10 US companies trading within their own overseas branches?
And yet we still have dogshit public transport
Bananas Seoirse somewhere out there trying his best to get radioactive superpowers.
It would cost an extra 2 billion euro to give every single child free child care
UK looks incredibly low. I assume Brexit killed it?
It’s too much trade. The bloody boats are sinking from it all.
Amazing when we’re famous for potatoes, beer and water!
I can understand importing potatoes, perhaps they’re used in food processing industries or perhaps we consume more than we produce. But water? That’s a real shame.
Apologies, I haven’t been eating my share of the import. This is inspiring.