IRELAND'S imports of goods from Britain slumped in May as the realities of Brexit hit the flow of goods between the two jurisdictions. The biggest falls in imports from Britain were seen in food and live animals, chemicals and related products, according to the CSO. But while imports from Britain declined, exports from Ireland rose. Despite imports from Britain falling in March, Ireland’s overall imports for the month were €2bn, or 30pc higher on an unadjusted basis, at €8.7bn year-on-year. The US accounted for almost €1.5bn, or 17pc of goods imports, while China accounted for €699m, or 8pc.

Source: Irish Independent May 19, 2021 19:52 UTC