Figures show major growth in trade between Republic and Northern Ireland

Trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic has soared. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Exports from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland jumped by 60% in the first nine months of the year, new figures show.

Data published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Wednesday reveals that imports from Northern Ireland reached €2.8bn in the first nine months of 2021.