Exports hit record high of €165 billion in 2021

Trade between the Republic and Northern Ireland also dramatically increased in the year since Brexit

Imports from the EU rose by €3.9 billion, or 13 per cent, last year while the United States remained the country’s largest single export destination. Picture: Getty

The total value of exported goods from Ireland reached its highest level ever in 2021 of €165 billion, figures released today by the Central Statistics Office show.

According to the CSO, goods exports were valued at €165.2 billion last year, the highest total on record and an increase of more than €3 billion, or 2 per cent, compared to 2020.

Trade between the Republic and Northern Ireland also dramatically increased in the year since Brexit.