Non-EU exports rise in February

Ireland's exports to non-EU countries increased to €2.75bn in February from the January figure of €2.332bn, with imports decreasing further from €1.442bn to €1.394bn.

The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show unadjusted exports were valued at €2.632bn in February, 4% higher than the €2.526bn recorded in February of last year. Imports remained unchanged at €1.335bn.