Irish exports plunge 35% as pharma shipments fallIreland’s goods exports fell by 35% in January 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. ​In January 2026, unadjusted goods exports were €16.2 billion, compared with €24.9 billion in January 2025, a decrease of €8.7 billion. ​In January 2026, the US, the Netherlands and Great Britain accounted for 45.3% of Ireland’s total export goods. ​Exports to the US fell by 71% in January 2026, compared to January last year, with exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the US falling to 81%. ​Imports from Great Britain fell by 10.4%, with the largest share of imports being Mineral Fuels, Lubricants, and Machinery & Transport Equipment.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2026 11:12 UTC