Pharma exports rebound despite slowdown in covid vaccine production, figures suggest

Meanwhile, importers in the Republic look outside of Britain for goods amid challenges brought about by Brexit controls

Imports from Britain into the Republic declined by 33% in April, compared to the same month a year earlier. Pic: David Creedon

Medical and pharmaceutical exports from the Republic rebounded following a slowdown in the sector last year amid a winddown of covid-19 vaccine production, figures suggested.

Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures showed exports of pharmaceutical and medical products jumped to €8.8bn in April, soaring 66% compared to the same period a year earlier.