Pharma in spotlight as Irish exports fall by €3bn at the half-year stage

A marked decline in medical and pharma exports from 2022 was also reflected in the sharp decline of exports destined for the US, down by 18% at the half-way stage

The Tivoli container depot in Cork. The country's total value of goods exports fell to €102bn between the start of January to the end of June,

A fall of €3bn in the value of Irish exports at the half-year stage has again put a spotlight on medical device and pharma products in particular.  

The Central Statistics figures show the total value of goods exports fell to €102bn between the start of January to the end of June, from just over €105bn in the same period last year.