Exports set to rise 7% in 2015

Irish exporters are set to see increased competition this year, but overall growth is still expected to amount to around 7%.

“It will be difficult to increase and actually maintain market share in an ever-more competitive environment, even with the benefit of a weaker euro, though Irish exporters should continue to perform well on a relative basis,” said Alan McQuaid, chief economist with Merrion Stockbrokers.

“Although not as strong as 2014, we still see Irish exporst of goods and services rising by a healthy 7%, in volume terms, this year.”