18 March 2021
Go to release: Goods Exports and Imports January 2021
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today (18 March 2021) released Goods Exports and Imports January 2021.
Commenting on the release, Orla McCarthy, Senior Statistician, said: “In January 2021, Ireland’s imports of goods from Great Britain totalled €497 million, which is a fall of 65% when compared with January 2020. Exports to Great Britain fell by 14% to €946 million in January. At a global level, total goods exports decreased by 12%, and total imports fell by 20%.
Traders reported that a combination of factors contributed to the large reduction in imports from Great Britain in January 2021. These included the challenges of complying with customs requirements.
Other factors identified by traders were stockpiling of goods in Q4 2020 in preparation for Brexit, substitution with goods from other countries, and a reduction in trade volumes due to the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions throughout January.”
Comparing January 2021 to January 2020:
Orla McCarthy (+353) 1 498 4091 or Ciarán Counihan (+353) 1 498 4215
or email Orla.McCarthy@cso.ie
or email Ciaran.Counihan@cso.ie
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