Exports from Ireland tumbled by 51% in March 2026

Trump 'Liberation Day' tariff fears had seen record exports in March 2025

Sunrise at Tivoli container terminal at the Port of Cork. The value of goods exports from Ireland tumbled more than 50% year on year in March 2026, figures released by the CSO on Friday show. Picture: Larry Cummins

The value of goods exports from Ireland tumbled more than 50% year on year in March 2026, figures released by the CSO on Friday show.

The CSO data showed exports from Ireland were €18.3bn in March, a fall of €19.3bn (-51.4%) compared with March 2025 (€37.6bn).