Goods exports €16.5 billion in May, figures show

Ireland’s exports of goods were €16.5 billion in May, a decrease of €6.8 billion compared to May 2025, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The value of goods imports for Ireland in May 2026 was €13.1 billion, which was an increase of €2.0 billion when compared with May 2025.

In May, the top exporting partners for Ireland were the United States, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Exports to the US were €4.7 billion, the Netherlands was €1.6 billion and Great Britain was €1.8 billion.

Exports to GB increased by €336.4 million to reach €1.6 billion in May 2026, compared with the same month last year, at €1.3 billion.

Jane Burmanje, Statistician in the International Trade in Goods Division, said: “The unadjusted value of goods exports fell by €6.8 billion (-29.1%) to €16.5 billion in May 2026 compared with May 2025 (€23.2 billion). The unadjusted value of goods imports in May 2026 increased by €2.0 billion (+17.5%) to €13.1 billion.

“When seasonally adjusted, both exports and imports of goods fell. This led to a decline of €1.2 billion in the trade surplus to €3.5 billion in May 2026 compared with April 2026 (€4.8 billion).

“Great Britain was Ireland’s third largest export trading partner in May 2026, with Ireland exporting almost 10% (€1.6 billion) of the total export trade for May 2026 to Great Britain.

“Both exports and imports of goods to Great Britain increased in May 2026 compared with May 2025, with exports increasing by €336.4 million (+26.3%) to €1.6 billion and imports increasing by €37.2 million (+2.7%) to €1.39 billion.”