The value of goods exported to the UK keeps rising despite the uncertainties of Brexit, the CSO has found in its latest trade figures. The value of goods exported to the UK keeps rising despite the uncertainties of Brexit, the CSO has found in its latest trade figures. On a seasonally adjusted basis, goods exports increased by 5pc to nearly €13.2bn in May from the month before. Imports declined by 8pc to below €6.7bn, increasing Ireland’s month-on-month trade surplus to €6.5bn, its highest level since January. Ireland’s top market, the United States, saw exports rise by 15.4pc to nearly €18.7bn in the first five months of 2019.

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2019 15:11 UTC