Enterprise Ireland client company exports grew by 3% in 2008; Food sector accounting for 57% of exports grew 1% despite global commodity price boom
Jul 15th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Enterprise Ireland today reported that its client companies achieved new export sales of €1.3bn in 2008, bringing the total value of exports from Enterprise Ireland-supported companies to €14.3bn. This represents a net increase of 3% on 2007, which was itself a record year for export growth. Exports from the food sector accounts for 57% of exports by Irish-owned firms and it grew only 1% despite a global commodity price boom.