Irish goods exports in 2008 - - dominated by US firms - - down 3%; Imports down 10%; Promise of relief for Irish-owned Exporters in April Emergency Budget
Mar 27th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Irish exports of goods trade for the year 2008 were €86,218m, 3% down on 2007. Excluding a substantial decline in computers, exports held steady. Computer equipment decreased from €12,577m to €9,322m (-26%), reflecting the wind-down of Dell's Limerick operation and Organic chemicals from €19,641m to €17,853m (-9%).