Irish exports were valued at €160bn last year, the highest level ever recorded, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Total exports were up 5pc when compared to 2019, despite a slowdown in economic conditions across the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The performance was driven by the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, with these goods accounting for almost 40pc of all Irish exports. Overall, exports to Britain accounted for 8pc of Ireland’s total exports in 2020. Of the EU 27, Belgium and Germany were the most popular destinations for Irish exports last year.

Source: Irish Independent February 15, 2021 12:22 UTC