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Ireland's trade surplus grew annually in April, but fell on a monthly basis as exports fell, while imports were largely flat.
Exports fell 14% to €17.68 billion in April from €20.60 billion in March. Annually, exports jumped 44% from €12.29 billion in April 2021.
Imports decreased 0.6% monthly to €11.25 billion in April from €11.32 billion in March. Annually, imports surged 36% from €8.25 billion.
The Central Statistics Office noted imports from Great Britain alone surged 78% yearly in April.
‘April 2021 was the fourth month in which customs documentation was required for trade with Great Britain, which impacted on our trade with Great Britain,’ the CSO noted of the change caused by Brexit.
Ireland's trade surplus fell 30% to €6.43 billion in April from €9.29 billion in March. The surplus increased 59% from €4.04 billion a year before.
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