The value of Irish goods exports fell by 35% in January compared to the same period last year when numerous companies frontloaded their exports to the US in advance of US president Donald Trump implementing tariffs. The CSO’s data shows that the total value of goods exports during January stood at €16.2bn — a decrease of €8.7bn compared to January 2025. While exports to the US and EU were down during the month, exports to Britain increased by 47.3% to €1.8bn while exports to the rest of the world increased by 25% to €789m. The value of Irish imports during the month increased by €341.5m to €11.4bn. 'Weak start'Alex Deaton of global financial services firm Ebury said Irish trade got off to a “weak start” in January.

Source: Irish Examiner March 19, 2026 12:30 UTC