Irish exports fall significantly with 40% drop-off in goods sent to US 

Recent figures show increased trade volatility due to Ireland's major reliance on exports to the US 

On a monthly basis, Irish good exports decreased by more than 42% when seasonally adjusted, according to CSO preliminary figures.

The value of Irish exports fell significantly in October following a strong performance in the previous month, with trade continuing to experience increased volatility in the wake of tariffs.

New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Wednesday found that the value of Irish exports fell by more than €4.5bn in October compared to the same month last year, largely driven by a dramatic drop in medical and pharmaceutical exports.