Irish goods exports to the US fell by 82 per cent in March as volatility linked to US tariffs continued to weigh on the State’s trade numbers.
Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the value of goods exports to the US dropped from €25.5 billion in March last year to just €4.5 billion in March this year.
The sharp fall-off reflects the unwinding of last year’s export surge when firms stockpiled product in the US to avoid tariffs.
The value of goods exports overall fell by 51 per cent to €18.3 billion in March, down €19.3 billion on the same month last year.
When compared to March 2024, the value of exported goods decreased by just 4.8 per cent, from €19.2 billion in March 2024 to €18.3 billion in March 2026.
