Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2024
198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade with EU countries has fluctuated over the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5976/24]
View answerThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports.
According to the CSO, the value of our goods exports to EU27 was €81 billion in 2022, €62 billion in 2021 and €64 billion in 2020. The value of our goods imports from EU27 was €43 billion in 2022, €35 billion in 2021 and €30 billion in 2020. The figures for goods exports to, and goods imports from, EU27 in 2023 will be released by the CSO later this month.
The value of our services exports to EU27 was €109 billion in 2022, €95 billion in 2021 and €77 billion in 2020. The value of our services imports from EU27 was €62 billion in 2022, €44 billion in 2021 and €37 billion in 2020. Statistics for services exports and imports to EU27 in 2023 are not yet available.
